Nathusius's pipistrelle  (Pipistrellus nathusii)

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Range

Occurs mainly in central and eastern Europe, with possible populations in Spain, Portugal, and Scandinavia. There are few records from Britain, all of which have been from south England (5). Breeding colonies are known in Lincolnshire and Northern Ireland (6), and the discovery of populations of Nathusius's pipistrelle is becoming more frequent (7).

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

Habitat

A species of woodland, parks, and more rarely areas with human settlement (2). It is often found in riparian habitats (6). Maternity roosts occur in hollow trees and bat boxes, and hibernation takes place in crevices in cliffs, walls, hollow trees and caves (2).

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