Common Noctule

Nyctalus noctula

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The common noctule is a species of insectivorous bat common throughout Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Fun Fact

Common noctules are one of the highest-flying European bats, foraging at altitudes above 1,000 metres, and they migrate seasonally — some travelling over 1,600 km between summer and winter roosts.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Forests and urban areas

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

5-12 years

Threats

Habitat Fragmentation
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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