Narrow-headed Vole vs White-collared Kite

Microtus gregalis compared with Leptodon forbesi

Key Differences

• Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern while White-collared Kite is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Narrow-headed Vole	White-collared Kite
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	Leptodon
Species	Microtus gregalis	Leptodon forbesi

Evolutionary Relationship

Narrow-headed Vole and White-collared Kite share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

White-collared Kite

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Narrow-headed Vole	White-collared Kite
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

White-collared Kite

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.