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DEATH VALLEY WILDLIFE >
Mammals > Bats Bats Fringed Myotis Myotis thysanodes Found in upper creosote bush desert to subalpine confifer forest. California Myotis Myotis californicus One of the most common bats at lower elevations; forages within 15 feet from ground in early evening. Small-footed Myotis Myotis leibii Forages in early evening; frequently drinks after emerging; feeds low over brush; roots in caves. Long-legged Myotis Myotis volans Most often found in conifer forests; rapid, direct flier; hunts at tree tops. Yuma Myotis Myotis yumanensis Forages after sunset over water. Silver-haired Bat Lasionycteris noctivagans Found around water in forested areas; flies slow with frequent short glides. Western Pipstrelle Pipstrellus hesperus Most commonly seen bat in park; forages before sunset to after sunrise; slow, fluttery flight; in rocky canyons. Townsend's Big-eared Bat Coryorhinus townsendii All elevations; roosts in abandoned mines; most disturbance-sensitive bat species in western U.S. Red Bat Lasiurus blossevillii Leaves roost at deep dusk; usually feed in pairs; flight steady and rapid; wooded areas. Hoary Bat Lasiurus cinereus Largest bat in the park; found in wooded areas; swift direct flight; emerges late in evening, occasionally on warm winter afternoons. Spotted Bat Euderma maculatum Rarely seen, but has distinctive auditory echolocation call. Pallid Bat Antrozous pallidus Late flier; forages near ground, often lands to pick up scorpions and other insects; slow wing-beats. Mexican Free-tailed Bat Tadarida brasiliensis Flies high and fast; often roosts in large colonies. Big Free-tailed Bat Nyctinomops macrotis Leaves roost late dusk; rare in U.S. |
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