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.
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.
Saving Kyloring Blog
Saving Kyloring Video Vignettes
The Friends and Riggs Australia are producing a few short videos, as Chapters, telling the story about the 2021 first wild to wild translocation of Kyloring and the people involved. Here are the first two videos of a total of 6 that are being produced. They are also available to view in our video gallery.
FWGP Newsletter Summer (Birak) 21/22
Welcome to our latest Newsletter which has a tribute to one of our founders, Brenda Newbey. Also important news about the translocated parrots and the captive birds at Perth Zoo.
Membership
Membership is valid between 1 July to 30 June of the current financial year.
Payment can be made online below using PayPal.
(Note: Credit or Debit cards can be used without a PayPal account).
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The terms of the membership are outlined in the Friends of the Western Ground parrot Constitution, which can be downloaded below
After payment, please complete the membership form below
Membership Payment
Annual Membership – Single person or organisation
Membership for a single person or organisation.
A$20.00
Annual Membership – Family
Membership for a family of 2 adults and 2 children under 18.
A$40.00
Lifetime Membership – Single person or organisation
Membership for life,
A$250.00
Please fill out the form below to agree that you are joining or renewing your membership for the Friends of the Western Ground Parrot and that you support the goals in the FWGP Constitution (Available for download below).
Membership Form
Alternatively you can complete and return the hard copy below and send to PO Box 5613, Albany 6332 or wgparrot@gmail.com
Volunteer
FIll out the form below to let us know you are available as a volunteer. You can assist by raising awareness, raising funds and when available participate in field trips to assist on-ground implementation of recovery actions.
(C) DBCA Sarah Comer
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