Galah look-alikes
Eolophus roseicapilla
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Major Mitchell's Cockatoo
Lophochroa leadbeateri
Key differences
Major Mitchell's Cockatoo has a much more prominent, multi-colored crest (red, yellow, white) and a brighter, deeper pink plumage. Its back and wings are white, not grey. It is also generally found in more arid regions.
Long-billed Corella
Cacatua tenuirostris
Key differences
Long-billed Corellas are predominantly white with some pink on the face and throat, and a distinctive long upper mandible. They lack the extensive grey plumage of the Galah and have a different head shape and crest.
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