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A bird only found in Idaho is in danger of extinction

By Samantha Wright
Published December 1, 2022 at 2:29 PM MST
Female South Hills crossbill
Craig Benkman
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A female Cassia Crossbill in the South Hills

A bird that only lives in Idaho was already thought to be heading toward extinction when a large wildfire burned much of its territory a few years ago. As Rachel Cohen reports, researchers are now trying to assess the damage.

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As Senior Producer of our live daily talk show Idaho Matters, I’m able to indulge my love of storytelling and share all kinds of information (I was probably a Town Crier in a past life). My career has allowed me to learn something new everyday and to share that knowledge with all my friends on the radio.
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