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Species outlined and classified in IDAPA

"These rules establish the classification and protection of wildlife including big game animals, upland game animals, game birds, game fish, fur-bearing animals, protected non-game species, and unprotected wildlife. These rules reflect that Section 36-201, Idaho Code, classifies predatory wildlife"

IDAPA [13.01.06]

You can read more in IDAPA [13.01.06]: Rules Governing Classification and Protection of Wildlife


IDAPA Class
Species State Rank Global Rank SWAP Status ESA IDAPA Class
Diadophis punctatus (Ring-necked Snake) S3 G5 Protected Nongame
Asio otus (Long-eared Owl) S3 G5 Protected Nongame
Coccyzus erythropthalmus (Black-billed Cuckoo) SNA G5 Protected Nongame
Melospiza melodia (Song Sparrow) S5 G5 Protected Nongame
Melanerpes carolinus (Red-bellied Woodpecker) SNA G5 Protected Nongame
Spizella passerina (Chipping Sparrow) S5B G5 Protected Nongame
Antrozous pallidus (Pallid Bat) S3 G4 SGIN Protected Nongame
Tyrannus verticalis (Western Kingbird) S5B G5 Protected Nongame
Catherpes mexicanus (Canyon Wren) S5 G5 Protected Nongame
Sitta pygmaea (Pygmy Nuthatch) S4 G5 Protected Nongame
Tyto alba (Barn Owl) S4 G5 Protected Nongame
Pituophis catenifer (Gophersnake) S4 G5 Protected Nongame
Toxostoma rufum (Brown Thrasher) SNA G5 Protected Nongame
Sterna paradisaea (Arctic Tern) SNA G5 Protected Nongame
Chondestes grammacus (Lark Sparrow) S4B G5 Protected Nongame
Egretta caerulea (Little Blue Heron) SNA G5 Protected Nongame
Pipilo maculatus (Spotted Towhee) S4 G5 Protected Nongame
Buteo lagopus (Rough-legged Hawk) S4N G5 Protected Nongame
Spilogale gracilis (Western Spotted Skunk) S4 G5 SGIN Predatory
Accipiter cooperii (Cooper's Hawk) S4 G5 Protected Nongame