Big Brown Bat
The Big Brown Bat is one of the most common and widespread bat species in North America. It is a nocturnal animal that spends its nights hunting for insects, including mosquitoes, moths, and beetles.
The Big Brown Bat is a vital part of its ecosystem, as it helps to control insect populations. It has a beautiful, silky brown fur and a powerful, winged body that allows it to fly with incredible speed and agility. While bats are often misunderstood, they are incredibly beneficial animals that play a crucial role in our ecosystems.
Big Brown Bat
Classification
Mammalia > Chiroptera > Vespertilionidae > Eptesicus > E. fuscus
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
4 - 5 inches
(10 - 13 cm)
Average Weight
0.5 - 1 oz
(14 - 28 g)
Average Life Span
19 years
Gestation Period
60 days
Did You Know?
The Big Brown Bat is one of the most common bat species in North America.
They can live for up to 19 years in the wild.
Big Brown Bats use echolocation to navigate and find prey in the dark, emitting high-pitched sounds and listening for the echoes.
Their diet consists mainly of insects, especially moths and beetles, which they catch in flight.
They often roost in buildings, attics, and tree hollows during the day.
A single Big Brown Bat can eat hundreds of insects in an hour.
They hibernate during the winter in caves, mines, and other cool, stable environments.
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