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European Free-tailed Bat
Bats
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Tadarida teniotis
Basic stats
Diet
Moths, beetles and other flying insects
Habitat
Cliffs, rocky country, towns and open airspace
Range
Southern Europe, North Africa and much of Asia
Size
Approximately 8–9cm head-and-body length
Weight
Approximately 25–50g
The European free-tailed bat is a large, long-winged bat whose tail projects conspicuously beyond the tail membrane. It has broad forward-facing ears and grey-brown fur. The species ranges from southern Europe and North Africa across much of Asia. (Wikipedia, general species account)
It roosts in high cliff fissures, rock crevices and buildings and often launches directly into open air. Long narrow wings support very fast flight at considerable height, where moths, beetles and other insects are intercepted. Its powerful echolocation calls can sometimes be audible to people. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the European Free-tailed Bat eat?
- Moths, beetles and other flying insects
- What habitat does the European Free-tailed Bat live in?
- Cliffs, rocky country, towns and open airspace
- Where is the European Free-tailed Bat found?
- Southern Europe, North Africa and much of Asia
- How big is the European Free-tailed Bat?
- Approximately 8–9cm head-and-body length
- How much does the European Free-tailed Bat weigh?
- Approximately 25–50g