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SPECIES PROFILE
Field Vole (Microtus agrestis)
Microtus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe
DIET
Herbivorous
HABITAT
Grassland, meadows
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Cricetidae
GENUS
Microtus
📋 Description
SIZE
9-13 cm body, 20-50 g
COLORATION
Grey-brown
ADAPTATIONS
Runs in grass tunnels
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Grassland, meadows
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe
REPRODUCTION
4-8 young, multiple litters
DIET DETAILS
Grasses
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The field vole is one of the most abundant small mammals in Britain. It lives in long grass and creates runways.
2
It is a vital prey for owls, kestrels and weasels.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
New Forest UK
Lake District UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Very common; look for runways in long grass.
