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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
Passerculus sandwichensis (Savannah Sparrow) S4B G5 Protected Nongame
Mniotilta varia (Black-and-white Warbler) SNA G5 Protected Nongame
Ixoreus naevius (Varied Thrush) S4 G5 Protected Nongame
Spizella arborea (American Tree Sparrow) S3N G5 Protected Nongame
Setophaga coronata (Yellow-rumped Warbler) S5 G5 Protected Nongame
Turdus migratorius (American Robin) S5 G5 Protected Nongame
Tyrannus forficatus (Scissor-tailed Flycatcher) SNA G5 Protected Nongame
Cardellina pusilla (Wilson's Warbler) S3B G5 SGCN Protected Nongame
Surnia ulula (Northern Hawk-Owl) SNR G5 Protected Nongame
Dicamptodon aterrimus (Idaho Giant Salamander) S3 G3G4 SGIN Protected Nongame
Crotalus viridis (Prairie Rattlesnake) S3 G5 Predatory
Spinus tristis (American Goldfinch) S5 G5 Protected Nongame
Urocitellus canus (Merriam's Ground Squirrel) S1 G4 SGIN Protected Nongame
Chordeiles minor (Common Nighthawk) S3B G5 SGCN Protected Nongame
Larus brachyrhynchus (Short-billed Gull) SNA G5 Protected Nongame
Thamnophis sirtalis (Common Gartersnake) S3 G5 SGCN Protected Nongame
Melanerpes erythrocephalus (Red-headed Woodpecker) SNA G5 Protected Nongame
Chroicocephalus philadelphia (Bonaparte's Gull) S3M G5 Protected Nongame
Megaceryle alcyon (Belted Kingfisher) S4 G5 Protected Nongame
Ambystoma mavortium (Western Tiger Salamander) S4 G5 Protected Nongame