Brown long-eared bat  (Plecotus auritus)

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Range

Common and widespread (5) throughout Great Britain and Ireland, except for exposed islands (4). Elsewhere it is common and widespread across most of Europe with the exception of Greece, southern Italy and southern Spain (4).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Found in open woodlands, both deciduous and coniferous, as well as parks and gardens (2). Summer roosts and maternity roosts occur in tree holes, bat boxes and attics (2), hibernation occurs in trees, hollow walls, caves, tunnels and mines (4).

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