Narrow-headed Vole vs Scaled Dove

Microtus gregalis compared with Columbina squammata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Narrow-headed Vole	Scaled Dove
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family	Cricetidae	Columbidae
Genus	Microtus	Columbina
Species	Microtus gregalis	Columbina squammata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Scaled Dove

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Narrow-headed Vole	Scaled Dove
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scaled Dove

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.

Scaled Dove

Scaled Dove (Columbina squammata) 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.