Narrow-headed Vole vs Reunion Harrier

Microtus gregalis compared with Circus maillardi

Key Differences

• Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern while Reunion Harrier is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Narrow-headed Vole	Reunion Harrier
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	Microtus	Circus
Species	Microtus gregalis	Circus maillardi

Evolutionary Relationship

Narrow-headed Vole and Reunion Harrier share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Reunion Harrier

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Narrow-headed Vole	Reunion Harrier
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Reunion Harrier

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.