MacConnell's Oryzomys vs Plumbeous Kite

Euryoryzomys macconnelli compared with Ictinia plumbea

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	MacConnell's Oryzomys	Plumbeous Kite
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Cricetidae	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Euryoryzomys	Ictinia
Species	Euryoryzomys macconnelli	Ictinia plumbea

Evolutionary Relationship

MacConnell's Oryzomys and Plumbeous Kite share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

MacConnell's Oryzomys

LC — Least Concern

Plumbeous Kite

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	MacConnell's Oryzomys	Plumbeous Kite
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

MacConnell's Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Plumbeous Kite

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Plumbeous Kite

Plumbeous Kite (Ictinia plumbea) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela