Safety note: May carry rabies — do not approach or handle.
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.
Habitat
Deciduous forests, near streams and forest clearings
Diet
Small flies, beetles, and moths
How common
Uncommon
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