Mongolian Vole vs Variable Wheatear

Microtus mongolicus compared with Oenanthe picata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mongolian Vole	Variable Wheatear
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Muscicapidae
Genus	Microtus	Oenanthe
Species	Microtus mongolicus	Oenanthe picata

Evolutionary Relationship

Mongolian Vole and Variable Wheatear share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mongolian Vole

LC — Least Concern

Variable Wheatear

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mongolian Vole	Variable Wheatear
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mongolian Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Wheatear

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.