Paradox Vole vs Red-necked Falcon

Microtus paradoxus compared with Falco chicquera

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Red-necked Falcon is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Red-necked Falcon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Falconiformes (Falconiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Falconidae
Genus	Microtus	Falco
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Falco chicquera

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Red-necked Falcon

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Red-necked Falcon
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Red-necked Falcon

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.