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HABITAT LOSS & FRAGMENTATION
THREATS
Climate change disasters
Destruction of Coastal Heathlands
Loss of food to forage
Loss of camouflage and shelter from predators
Loss of materials for nesting
Invasive Species & Competition
Invasive Habitat Erosion
Cinnamon fungus (Phytophthora cinnamomi): soil-borne water fungus
Rabbits overgrazing
Air and water pollution
INVASIVE SPECIES & COMPETITION
Threats
Invasive predators
Feral cats: #1 invasive predator of WGP and other ground dwelling birds
Foxes: Not as prominent as feral cats, but threat for the same reason
Invasive habitat alteration
Rabbits: not only compete for herbivorous food, but can alter the landscape and erode habitats with overgrazing
Cinnamon fungus (Phytophthora cinnamomi): a soil-borne water fungus that destroys native foliage and habitats needed by WGPs. There are over 60 species of phytophthora detected in Western Australia
Current measures
Threat abatement plan for predation by feral cats: shooting and trapping to reduce population, fencing of focus areas to prevent invasion of feral cats
Threat abatement plan for disease in natural ecosystems caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi: increased monitoring of cinnamon fungus, prioritising biodiversity assets
Threat abatement plan for predation by the European red fox: hunting of foxes and fencing of areas
CLIMATE CHANGE
& EXTREME WEATHER
TEMPERATURES
reduction of nesseccaties
water availability
food sources
FIRES
Extensive Damage
habitat destruction
exposure to predator
reduces food sources
decline in population
HEAT WAVES
effect WGP
stress
dehyrdation
effect fires
exacerbate results
DROUGHTS
Current Measures
habitat restoration
balancing fire suppression
cc adaption strategies
conservation efforts to migrate impacts
CURRENT MEASURES/SOLUTIONS
Translocation of displaced parrots
Wild-to-Wild translocation of the Great Western Parrot carried out by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA)
Vet and Zoologists locating and capturing the birds to assess them in preparation for travel
Parrots are fitted with monitoring devices and released at a remote location east of Albany
Perth Zoo captive population breeding program
POLLUTION & ENVIRONMENTAL
Threats
Human induced fire
Air and water pollution
affect the quality of drinking water and food sources
affect the health of the parrot and its habitat
Measures
Firebreaks and Fuel Management:
Create firebreaks and manage vegetation to reduce the intensity and spread of wildfires.
Monitor and Manage
Pollution: Regularly monitor air and water quality in parrot habitats to ensure that pollution levels are within safe limits. Address any sources of contamination promptly.
Regulate Pesticide and Herbicide Use:
Implement stricter regulations on the use of pesticides and herbicides in areas near parrot habitats. Encourage the use of less harmful alternatives and practices
