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Nathusius' Pipistrelle

Pipistrellus nathusii

Nathusius' Pipistrelle is a small bat that loves to fly around at night. They help keep the insect population down by eating lots of bugs!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Nathusius' Pipistrelle is a small bat with soft, reddish-brown fur on its back, contrasting with a paler grey-brown belly. It has a distinct dark mask around its eyes, dark ears, and dark wing membranes. Its broad, short wings make it look different from many other pipistrelle species.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderChiropteraFamilyVespertilionidaeGenusPipistrellus
Nathusius' Pipistrelle
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Nathusius' Pipistrelle

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Mother bats nurse their young for about 4 weeks before they learn to fly.

They can twist and turn in the air with amazing agility to catch prey!

They undertake incredible migrations across Europe, sometimes thousands of kilometers!

This tiny bat can hear sounds far too high-pitched for human ears.

Special abilities

Ability

Sound Navigator

Nathusius' Pipistrelle can use echolocation because of its highly sensitive ears and vocal cords that produce ultrasonic calls.

Ability

Migration Marvel

Nathusius' Pipistrelle has strong wings and an internal compass that helps them undertake long seasonal migrations across continents.

Ability

Aerial Acrobat

Nathusius' Pipistrelle can perform swift, agile maneuvers in the air because of its wing structure that allows for precise turns and dives.

Measurements & details

Length
4.4-5.8 cm
Wingspan
22-32 cm
Weight
0.006-0.015 kg
Lifespan
2-12 years
Speed
35 km/h
Litter Size
1-2
Gestation
45-50 days

Diet & Feeding

These tiny bats are expert hunters, feasting on small flying insects at night!

Primary Foods

  • Moths
  • Midges
  • Mosquitoes
  • Caddisflies
  • Small beetles

Foraging Method

  • Pursuit

Ecological connections

Eaten by

Common Kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

hunts bats during migration or near roosts.

Eaten by

Barn Owl

Tyto alba

Nocturnal hunter preying on small mammals, including bats.

Hunts

Scottish Midge

Culicoides impunctatus

Main food source in many wetland habitats.

Hunts

Large Yellow Underwing

Noctua pronuba

Common moth species preyed upon by bats.

Hunts

Common House Mosquito

Culex pipiens

Helps control mosquito populations near water.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Bats are usually harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Nathusius' Pipistrelle?

Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

How long is Nathusius' Pipistrelle?

4.4-5.8 cm

What is Nathusius' Pipistrelle's wingspan?

22-32 cm

How much does Nathusius' Pipistrelle weigh?

0.006-0.015 kg

How long does Nathusius' Pipistrelle live?

2-12 years

How fast can Nathusius' Pipistrelle move?

35 km/h

What does Nathusius' Pipistrelle eat?

These tiny bats are expert hunters, feasting on small flying insects at night!

Where is Nathusius' Pipistrelle usually found?

Forests

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