Masked Lapwing vs Paradox Vole

Vanellus miles compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Masked Lapwing	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Charadriidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Vanellus	Microtus
Species	Vanellus miles	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Masked Lapwing

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Masked Lapwing	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Masked Lapwing

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Masked Lapwing

Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles) 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.