Townsend's Big-eared Bat has enormous, rabbit-like ears that can be curled back like ram's horns during hibernation to minimize water loss. It is a highly maneuverable, slow-flying bat that can hover to glean moths from vegetation. Its dependence on caves and mines for both summer maternity colonies and winter hibernation makes it vulnerable to human disturbance.
Best time to see a Townsend's Big-eared Bat
The best time to see a Townsend's Big-eared Bat is April–September, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 820 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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