Paradox Vole vs Plain Nightjar

Microtus paradoxus compared with Caprimulgus inornatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Plain Nightjar
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Caprimulgidae
Genus	Microtus	Caprimulgus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Caprimulgus inornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Plain Nightjar

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Plain Nightjar
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Plain Nightjar

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.