Paradox Vole vs White-winged Coot

Microtus paradoxus compared with Fulica leucoptera

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	White-winged Coot
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Rallidae
Genus	Microtus	Fulica
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Fulica leucoptera

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and White-winged Coot share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

White-winged Coot

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	White-winged Coot
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

White-winged Coot

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.