Brown long-eared bat
A species of Long-eared bats, Also known as Brown big-eared bat Scientific name : Plecotus auritus Genus : Long-eared bats
Brown long-eared bat, A species of Long-eared bats
Also known as:
Brown big-eared bat
Botanical name: Plecotus auritus
Genus: Long-eared bats
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Description
The brown long-eared bat is known for its social habits, hunting skills, and striking appearance. With brown fur and distinctive, large floppy ears, it is sure to capture your attention. It is a true hunter, using its echolocation abilities to locate insects in the dark. Roosting in large groups in caves, trees, and buildings, the Brown long-eared bat is also a social animal. It has a remarkable migration pattern, traveling far distances to avoid harsh winter weather.
Size
4.5 - 5 cm
Life Expectancy
7-30 years
Nest Placement
Building
Feeding Habits
Brown long-eared bat primarily consumes moths and various insects, foraging with stealth at dusk or night. Unique adaptations include sensitive hearing to locate prey by sound, without relying on sight. Feeding behaviors involve agile flight maneuvers to catch prey mid-air.
Habitat
Buildings, undisturbed roof spaces, crevices, timber, clusters around chimneys and ridge ends, treeholes, bat boxes, caves 
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
Brown long-eared bat is a nocturnal species, often found roosting in loft spaces and tree cavities during daylight. This species displays a preference for hunting insects in open spaces, often flying low to the ground. Social interactions mainly occur during the roosting period. Its navigational abilities and precise localization of prey are achieved through sophisticated echolocation mechanisms.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Evening birds Genus
Long-eared bats Species
Brown long-eared bat 
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