Lesser Coucal vs Paradox Vole

Centropus bengalensis compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Coucal	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cuculidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Centropus	Microtus
Species	Centropus bengalensis	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Coucal and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Coucal

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Coucal	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Coucal

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.