field mouse

Small burrowing mammal

A field mouse is any of various small mice that live in fields, meadows, and woodlands rather than in buildings.

The term is informal and covers several species, including voles and deer mice.

Field mice are common subjects in children's literature, where they represent humble rural life: The field mouse scurried through the wheat.

biology

rodent

Gnawing mammal order

  • mammalWarm-blooded, milk-producing animal
  • whiskersFacial sensory hairs
  • tailRear animal appendage

fur · incisors · omnivore · prey · litter · vertebrate · warm-blooded · breeding · gestation · lifespan

habitat

meadow

Grassy field for grazing

pasture · woodland · burrow · nest · crop · grain · haystack · barn · rural · countryside

behavior

scurry

Hurried small-stepped motion

gnawing · nocturnal · sneaky · stealthy · skulking · elusive · furtive · quiet · hidden · nesting

ecology

predators

Animals that kill prey

  • owlNocturnal feathered predator
  • hawkTaloned predatory bird
  • foxCunning wild canine

snake · weasel · ecosystem · food chain · prey · population · habitat · conservation · biodiversity · adaptation

appearance

tiny

Extremely small in size

fluffy · adorable · bright-eyed · twitchy · petite · nimble · cuddly · endearing · cute · gentle

Categories
Opposites
habitat/dwelling association

field mousehouse mouse

Dwelling-adapted small rodent

house rat · sewer rat

wild vs. domestic status

field mousepet mouse

Kept rodent companion

fancy mouse · lab mouse · laboratory mouse · white mouse

pest status

field mousehouse mouse

Dwelling-adapted small rodent

rat · brown rat · Norway rat · roof rat

Family

field, mouse, fields, fielder, mousetrap, fielded, fielding, mousetraps, mousing

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G