Clarke s Vole vs Swainson's Sparrow

Microtus clarkei compared with Passer swainsonii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Clarke s Vole Swainson's Sparrow
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Aves (Birds)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Cricetidae Passeridae
Genus Microtus Passer
Species Microtus clarkei Passer swainsonii

Evolutionary Relationship

Clarke s Vole and Swainson's Sparrow share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Swainson's Sparrow

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Clarke s Vole Swainson's Sparrow
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Swainson's Sparrow

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

Clarke s Vole

The Clarke s Vole (Microtus clarkei) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Swainson's Sparrow

No description available.

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