Serotine bat  (Eptesicus serotinus)

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Description

One of the largest bats in Britain (5), the serotine bat has long fur, the back is smoky-brown in colour, while the belly is a paler yellowish-brown, the nose and triangular shaped ears are black, and the wing membranes are dark black or brown (2). Juveniles are darker in colour than adults (2). This species is easy to identify in flight, as its broad wings and slow, highly manoeuvrable flapping flight interspersed with brief glides is characteristic (5).

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