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Safari Tip:
Find out about all the UK bat species with the fold out ID chart called
"A Guide to British Bats" in the Nature Shop - click
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Latin name: Pipistrellus pygmaeus
Size: Wingspan approximately 20 to 25cms. Head and body around 35mms.
Distribution: Found throughout the UK.
Months seen: March to November.
Food: Small moths, flies and midges.
Habitat: Roosts in trees and buildings.
Special features: The soprano pipistrelle bat is very similar to the
common pipistrelle, except the fur and skin colour is a much paler brown. This
species also has slight musky odour.
The ears are short and almost triangular in shape. The tragus is short and
round.
What is a bat?
What does a bat sound like?
UK Safari Bat Section
What is a tragus?
Links to Bat Groups in Britain
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