Serotine bat
Eptesicus serotinus
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Mammalinsectivore
The serotine is a large bat found across Eurasia, often spotted in woodlands or resting in buildings. It has broad wings and big ears, making it a skilled hunter in the evening skies.
- Its wingspan stretches about 37 cm wide.
- It hunts insects in woodland areas.
- It roosts upside down, alone or in small groups.
ForestUrbanEuropeAsia
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Eptesicus serotinus
- Habitat
- Forest, Urban
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, Asia
- Diet
- insectivore
- Relative size
- large
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
