Safety note: May carry rabies — do not approach or handle.
The Tri-colored Bat was one of the first bat species confirmed to be declining severely from White-nose Syndrome, with some hibernacula losing over 90% of their populations within five years of the fungus's arrival. It is a small, early-emerging bat that forages in open areas near streams and forest edges. Recent surveys suggest potential federal Endangered Species Act listing for this species.
Habitat
Eastern forests near streams and forest clearings
Diet
Small moths, flies, and aquatic insects
How common
Uncommon
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