Paradox Vole vs Variable Pitohui

Microtus paradoxus compared with Pitohui kirhocephalus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Variable Pitohui
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Oriolidae
Genus	Microtus	Pitohui
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Pitohui kirhocephalus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Variable Pitohui

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Variable Pitohui
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Pitohui

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.