Listen to the Bechstein's bat
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About the Bechstein's bat
The Bechstein's bat is a mammal in the family Vespertilionidae (order Chiroptera). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “near threatened”. Adults have a wingspan of about 28 cm.
What does the Bechstein's bat sound like?
Mammals produce sound with their larynx, from deep roars and rumbles to squeaks, barks, howls and – in bats, whales and dolphins – ultrasonic clicks used for echolocation.
From Wikipedia
Bechstein's bat (Myotis bechsteinii) is a species of vesper bat found in Europe and western Asia, living in extensive areas of woodland.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Bechstein's bat sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Bechstein's bat on this page. Mammals produce sound with their larynx, from deep roars and rumbles to squeaks, barks, howls and – in bats, whales and dolphins – ultrasonic clicks used for echolocation.
Is the Bechstein's bat endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Bechstein's bat as “near threatened”.
What family does the Bechstein's bat belong to?
The Bechstein's bat (Myotis bechsteinii) belongs to the family Vespertilionidae in the order Chiroptera.
Sources & credits
- Keoka050510Bech&LHS by Keoka – CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q756687 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Bechstein's bat – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord – Public domain