Paradox Vole vs Zenaida Dove

Microtus paradoxus compared with Zenaida aurita

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Zenaida Dove
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family	Cricetidae	Columbidae
Genus	Microtus	Zenaida
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Zenaida aurita

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Zenaida Dove

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Zenaida Dove
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Zenaida Dove

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.