Latin Etymology: Apodemus ("abroad in the country") flavicollis ("yellow collared")
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Yellow-necked Field Mouse (Apodemus flavicollis) at Geddington, Northants, UK - April 2019 |
Featured Subspecies: N/A
Weight: 28-43g / Length: 13cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
The largest of the native true mice of the UK, though superficially similar to the Field Mouse. They are differentiated by larger ears and a yellow collar around their neck, but were only recognsed as a separate species in 1894. They are found throughout temperate Europe from Northern Spain to Southern Scandinavia.
Related Species:
Order: Rodentia
Family: Muridae
Genus: Apodemus
SUBSPECIES: none - monotypic
- Sighting Locations -
Seen in Geddington
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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