SAVING KYLORING
WESTERN GROUND PARROT
Fewer than 150 birds left anywhere in the world
Meet Kyloring, the Western Ground Parrot
Kyloring is the Noongar name for the Western Ground Parrot. It is one of the rarest parrots in the world with a population estimated to be less than 150 birds. Found only in a remote Western Australian national park, the last wild population came close to being wiped by devastating bushfires.
The Friends acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of Australia, and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community, and of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Who we are
We are a community group which formed in Albany in 2003, at a time when it had become very obvious that the Western Ground Parrot was in serious decline. In 2009 we became incorporated and have since become a registered charity listed on the Register of Environmental Organisations.
The main aim of our organisation is to raise awareness about the threat of extinction facing the parrots. We raise funds for recovery projects and lobby for government support. We are also a member of the South Coast Threatened Birds Recovery Team and assist the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions in its recovery actions.
The Recovery Team regularly reviews its activities and priorities. These are used by the Friends to determine how our funds can be best used- see our Donation page for our current priorities.
Get to know more about our committee.
Saving Kyloring
Out of control bushfires, feral predation and climate change are the major threats facing the Western Ground Parrot. Bringing a critically endangered species back from the brink requires a team effort and Western Australia’s Parks and Wildlife Service, Perth Zoo, BirdLife Australia and our organisation, with the support from many others, are working together to prevent Western Australia’s rarest bird from becoming extinct.
Join Us
Join us if you want to help save the Western Ground Parrot. Annual membership fees start at only $20.
Application for Membership
Applications for membership can be completed using the interactive membership form below, which details the payment methods. Completed forms, and proof of payment where applicable, are to be emailed to wgparrot@gmail.com. Memberships run on a financial year basis.
The terms of the membership are outlined in the Friends of the Western Ground Parrot Constitution, which can be downloaded below.
Gift Membership
Applications for gift membership can be purchased using the interactive membership form below. Once payment is confirmed and the FWGP’s Committee has approved the membership, a Gift Membership Certificate and a copy of our Constitution will be sent to the gift recipient.
Membership Renewal
If you are renewing your membership, you may pay by EFT, cash or cheque directly into the FWGP’s bank account (BSB 036-168, Account No. 298423). You may also pay via PayPal but if you don’t have or do not wish to have a PayPal account, please pay directly into the bank account.
Annual fees are $20 for a single person or organisation and $40 for a family of 2 adults (plus up to 2 children under 18). Life membership is a one-off payment of $250.
The Friends of the Western Ground Parrot have been supported
by the following organisations
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