Idaho Congressman Hosts Roundtable on Preserving Birds of Prey

Event featured live demonstrations of rare raptor species from The Peregrine Fund

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:22pm

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Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, held a bipartisan briefing on preserving birds of prey worldwide. The event featured Chris Parish, president and CEO of The Peregrine Fund, a Boise-based organization dedicated to raptor conservation.

Why it matters

As a longtime advocate for preserving birds of prey, Congressman Simpson used the event to highlight the important work of The Peregrine Fund in supporting raptor populations and their ecosystems. The briefing also showcased federal conservation programs that provide funding and partnerships to help recover endangered species.

The details

The roundtable featured live demonstrations of several rare raptor species, including a Silvery Cheeked Hornbill, Eurasian Eagle Owl, White-naped Raven, King Vulture, and African Fish Eagle. Congressman Simpson praised The Peregrine Fund's successful track record in endangered species management and its role in changing the paradigm of species recovery efforts.

  • The briefing was held on April 17, 2026.

The players

Mike Simpson

An Idaho Congressman and chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee.

Chris Parish

The president and CEO of The Peregrine Fund, a Boise-based organization dedicated to raptor conservation.

The Peregrine Fund

A global leader in birds of prey conservation, based in Boise, Idaho, that supports raptor populations and their ecosystems.

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What they’re saying

“Idaho has taken the lead in species recovery, particularly in preserving birds of prey, with many thanks to The Peregrine Fund. It has changed the paradigm of endangered species recovery and has continuously built on its successful track record of effective endangered species management.”

— Mike Simpson, Congressman

“The Peregrine Fund is dedicated to the often unseen, hard work of bringing listed species back from the brink of extinction, so that, in the language of this important Federal law, the protections of the ESA are no longer necessary.”

— Chris Parish, President and CEO, The Peregrine Fund

What’s next

The Peregrine Fund plans to continue its work in partnership with federal agencies to support the recovery and delisting of endangered raptor species.

The takeaway

This event highlights the important role that organizations like The Peregrine Fund play in preserving threatened bird species through innovative conservation efforts and collaboration with government programs.