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Big Brown Bat
Big Brown Bat Eptesicus fuscus
39.3084, -86.1258
Field Notes
Description:
The species is larger in size than comparative species of bats, from about 4 to 5 inches (10 – 13 cm) in body length, with a 11-13 inch (28 to 33 cm) wingspan and weighing 1/2 to 5/8 ounce. The fur is moderately long, and shiny brown. The wing membranes, ears, feet, and face are dark brown to blackish in color
Habitat:
Big brown bats are nocturnal, roosting during the day in hollow trees, beneath loose tree bark, in the crevices of rocks or in man-made structures such as attics, barns, old buildings, eaves and window shutters
Notes:
I have a walk out basement with a large over-head deck. This picture is taken looking up between my house and deck. This is little guy has roosted under my deck for the past 6 years. Always happy to see him when he returns.
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PublishedJune 5, 2013
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