Short-tailed field vole - Wikipedia
WEBThe short-tailed field vole is a small, dark brown rodent with a short tail, distinguishable from the closely related common vole (Microtus arvalis) by its darker, longer and shaggier hair and by its more densely haired ears.
Field vole - The Wildlife Trusts
WEBField vole. Scientific name: Microtus agrestis. With a population of 75 million, the field vole is one of the UK's most common mammals. Hidden among the vegetation of grassland, heathland and moorland, it is not as easily spotted as the similar bank vole.
Field Vole - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBField voles are solitary and highly territorial animals, fiercely and aggressively defending their territories from intruders. When fighting, they are extremely noisy, emitting loud squeaking sounds and giving out angry chattering noises.
Field Vole (Microtus agrestis) - Woodland Trust
WEBCommon name (s): field vole, short-tailed vole. Scientific name: Microtus agrestis. Family: Cricetidae. Habitat: grassland, young woodland. Diet: grass. Predators: foxes, stoats and weasels, cats, birds of prey. Origin: native.
Field Vole - Facts, Information & Pictures - Animal Corner
WEBThe Field Vole (Microtus agrestis) is also known as the Short-tailed Vole. The Field Vole is one of the most common small rodents in the countrysides of Britain and Europe. It is found throughout the British mainland, however, it is not resident in …
Vole - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
WEBIn some places, voles are also known as “field mice,” or “meadow mice.” There are about 155 different species of voles, and many are important prey sources to a number of different predators. Read on to learn about the vole.
Field vole - Wild About Gardens
WEBField vole. Scientific name: Microtus agrestis. With a population of 75 million, the field vole is one of the UK's most common mammals. Hidden among the vegetation of grassland, heathland and moorland, it is not as easily spotted as the similar bank vole.
Field Vole - Worldwide Nature
WEBThe field vole, also known as Microtus agrestis, is a small mammal that belongs to the family Cricetidae. This species is widely distributed across Europe and parts of Asia, inhabiting a variety of habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and woodland edges.
Field (or Short-tailed) vole - People's Trust for Endangered Species
WEBField voles are active both day and night, but especially at dusk and dawn. They can be aggressive and often fight with each other, emitting loud squeaks to defend their territory. They are poor climbers but run fast in a network of small runways, lead to underground tunnel entrances.
Field Vole - NatureSpot
WEBThe Field Vole can usually be distinguished from the very similar Bank Vole by its more sandy coloured brown coat plus a shorter and hairy tail.
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