Paradox Vole vs Red-capped Lark

Microtus paradoxus compared with Calandrella cinerea

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Red-capped Lark
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Alaudidae
Genus	Microtus	Calandrella
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Calandrella cinerea

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Red-capped Lark share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Red-capped Lark

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Red-capped Lark
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Red-capped Lark

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.