Mediterranean Pine Vole vs Swainson's Sparrow

Microtus duodecimcostatus compared with Passer swainsonii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mediterranean Pine 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 duodecimcostatus	Passer swainsonii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Mediterranean Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Swainson's Sparrow

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mediterranean Pine Vole	Swainson's Sparrow
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mediterranean Pine 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.