Paradox Vole vs Pheasant Coucal

Microtus paradoxus compared with Centropus phasianinus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Pheasant Coucal
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Cuculidae
Genus	Microtus	Centropus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Centropus phasianinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Pheasant Coucal share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Pheasant Coucal

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Pheasant Coucal
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pheasant Coucal

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.