Little+Bentwing+Bat

The Little Bentwing Bat is a small insectivorous bat about 45 mm long. The tip of their wings is formed by a long joint of the third finger that folds back under the wing while the bat rests. It has long thick brown fur, especially around the neck and over the crown, fading to a slightly lighter colour on the belly. They have distinct short muzzles, short triangular ears and are set apart for the common Bentwing Bat from their smaller size. They roost in caves, tunnels, hollow trees etc. and come out at night to forage in densely vegetated habitats. They hibernate in caves during winter in large colonies. Due to hunting from foxes and feral cats, disturbance of colonies, destruction of caves that provide roosting sites, changes to the habitat and uses of pesticides the Little Bentwing Bat is now vulnerable to extinction. [] [] [] Back to home page: home
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