Birdlike Noctule

Nyctalus aviator

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The birdlike noctule is a species of bat. It nests in the holes in old trees and buildings, and sometimes in mineshafts. It is distributed across Northeast Asia, from northeast China and Siberia through the Korean Peninsula to Japan.

Fun Fact

Its thumb is short with a pronounced claw; the third digit is the longest, while the fifth is the shortest.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Prey on small, nocturnally-migrating birds, pursuing them in open air.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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