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Eurasian Particolored Bat

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Vespertilio murinus

Basic stats

Diet

Flying insects

Habitat

Open forest, steppe, farmland, wetlands, and settlements

Range

Europe through temperate Asia

Litter size

Usually 2

Size

48–66mm

Weight

10–24g

The parti-coloured bat is a medium-sized vesper bat with dark brown dorsal fur strongly frosted by pale silver tips. The belly is whitish or grey, while the face, ears, and membranes are dark. Adults measure roughly 48–66mm and weigh 10–24g. Narrow wings and a contrasting black-and-silver back distinguish it from uniformly brown serotines, although close views or acoustic confirmation are advisable. (Wikipedia, general species account)

Its Eurasian range crosses eastern and northern Europe into temperate Asia. It forages over open forest, steppe, farmland, wetlands, and settlements, catching flying insects. Summer roosts occur in buildings, trees, and rock crevices; winter sites include tall buildings and cliffs. Females commonly bear twins, unusual among many temperate bats. Reliable Mongolia-specific viewing localities were not identified in the opened source. (Wikipedia, general species account)

Quick answers

What does the Eurasian Particolored Bat eat?
Flying insects
What habitat does the Eurasian Particolored Bat live in?
Open forest, steppe, farmland, wetlands, and settlements
Where is the Eurasian Particolored Bat found?
Europe through temperate Asia
What is the litter size of the Eurasian Particolored Bat?
Usually 2
How big is the Eurasian Particolored Bat?
48–66mm
How much does the Eurasian Particolored Bat weigh?
10–24g
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