Paradox Vole vs Small Sparrowhawk

Microtus paradoxus compared with Accipiter nanus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Small Sparrowhawk
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	Microtus	Accipiter
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Accipiter nanus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Small Sparrowhawk

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Small Sparrowhawk
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Small Sparrowhawk

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.