The Tricolored Bat (formerly Eastern Pipistrelle) is easily recognized by the three-toned banding of each individual hair: dark base, pale middle, and dark tip. It is a small, early-emerging bat that forages in open woodland areas and over water. White-nose Syndrome has caused severe population declines across its range, leading to federal listing discussions.
Best time to see a Tricolored Bat
The best time to see a Tricolored Bat is January–May, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,741 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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