Alpine Pika vs Banded Kestrel

Ochotona alpina compared with Falco zoniventris

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pika	Banded Kestrel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Falconiformes (Falconiformes)
Family	Ochotonidae	Falconidae
Genus	Ochotona	Falco
Species	Ochotona alpina	Falco zoniventris

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Pika and Banded Kestrel share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alpine Pika

LC — Least Concern

Banded Kestrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Pika	Banded Kestrel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Banded Kestrel

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

Alpine Pika

The Alpine Pika (Ochotona alpina) is a species in the genus Ochotona. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Banded Kestrel

The Banded Kestrel (Falco zoniventris) is a species in the genus Falco. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.