Northern Mole Vole vs Rufous-thighed Kite

Ellobius talpinus compared with Harpagus diodon

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Northern Mole Vole	Rufous-thighed 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	Ellobius	Harpagus
Species	Ellobius talpinus	Harpagus diodon

Evolutionary Relationship

Northern Mole Vole and Rufous-thighed Kite share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Northern Mole Vole

LC — Least Concern

Rufous-thighed Kite

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Northern Mole Vole	Rufous-thighed Kite
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Northern Mole Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine.

Rufous-thighed Kite

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.