The Northern Yellow-shouldered Bat is a small bat with distinctive yellow patches on its shoulders. They are known for their roosting habits, often found in large colonies.
Habitat
Typically inhabits tropical and subtropical forests.
Diet
Insectivorous, primarily feeding on moths and beetles.
How common
Rare
Not certain it is a Northern Yellow-shouldered Bat? What animal is this? walks through what to check first and the lookalikes that catch people out.
Recent Northern Yellow-shouldered Bat sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spotted a Northern Yellow-shouldered Bat?
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal and know for sure - plus a live map of where it is being spotted near you.
5,300+species
63national parks
50states