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Silver-haired Bat

Lasionycteris noctivagans

The Silver-haired Bat is a small, furry bat with shiny silver hair. They love to fly around at night, catching insects in the air. These bats help keep the bug population down!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Silver-haired Bat has thick, dark brown to black fur tipped with silvery-white, giving it a frosty appearance. It has short, rounded ears and a short, blunt snout, making it look distinct from other North American bats.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderChiropteraFamilyVespertilionidaeGenusLasionycteris
Silver-haired Bat
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Silver-haired Bat

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Baby silver-haired bats are called pups, and mothers usually give birth to twins!

Their furry bodies help keep them warm even during chilly nights in northern forests!

They can eat hundreds of tiny insects in a single night, like tiny vacuum cleaners!

They often roost alone, making them one of North America's most solitary bat species!

Special abilities

Ability

Night Navigator

Silver-haired Bat can use echolocation to create a sound map, helping them find prey and navigate in total darkness.

Ability

Migratory Marvel

Silver-haired Bats have a strong instinct to travel long distances, moving between summer breeding grounds and warmer winter sites.

Ability

Aerial Acrobats

Silver-haired Bats possess flexible wings that help them perform quick turns and precise maneuvers while chasing insects mid-air.

Measurements & details

Length
4.5-6.5 cm
Wingspan
27-31 cm
Weight
0.008-0.016 kg
Lifespan
10-12 years
Top Speed
35 km/h
Litter Size
1-2
Gestation
50-60 days

Diet & Feeding

They are insectivores that feast on small flying insects caught during flight at night.

Primary Foods

  • Moths
  • Beetles
  • Flies
  • Midges
  • Caddisflies
  • Mosquitoes

Foraging Method

  • Pursuit

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Bats are usually shy and won't bother you. Just watch them from a distance!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Silver-haired Bat?

4.5-6.5 cm

What is Silver-haired Bat's wingspan?

27-31 cm

How much does Silver-haired Bat weigh?

0.008-0.016 kg

How long does Silver-haired Bat live?

10-12 years

How fast can Silver-haired Bat move?

35 km/h

What does Silver-haired Bat eat?

They are insectivores that feast on small flying insects caught during flight at night.

Where is Silver-haired Bat usually found?

Forests

How does Silver-haired Bat hunt?

Pursuit

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