Facing extinction, captive-reared Florida grasshopper sparrows to be released in the wild

By FOX 13 News staff
Posted May 13 2019 08:40AM EDT

Updated May 13 2019 08:46AM EDT

KENANSVILLE, Fla. (FOX 13) - The rarest bird in Florida is on the brink of extinction, and wildlife officials are continuing their efforts to save the little bird’s population.

There are fewer than 80 Florida grasshopper sparrows remaining in the wild, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Last year, officials said the sparrow could become extinct by 2020.

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