Field Vole
Microtus agrestis
About the Field Vole
The field vole or short-tailed vole (Microtus agrestis) is a grey-brown vole, around four inches (ten centimetres) in length, with a short tail. It is one of the most common mammals in Europe, with a range extending from the Atlantic coast to Lake Baikal. These voles are found in moist grassy habitats, such as woodland, marsh or on river banks. Although they make shallow burrows, they usually build nests above ground. They are an important food...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Field Vole?
The scientific name of the Field Vole is Microtus agrestis.
How many Field Vole sightings have been recorded?
2,344 observations of the Field Vole have been recorded on iNaturalist.
2,344
observations on iNaturalist
