The big brown bat is the Adirondack’s largest bat; only the hoary bat is larger. The long, lustrous fur is brown. The ears, wing and tail membranes are black. Total length is 105-123 mm (4.1-4.8 in).
The big brown bat is one of the largest bats in the state, measuring 4 to 5.1 inches in length and weighing less than an ounce. Their large size and uniformly brown fur color make them one of ...
but the most common types that get into homes are the little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) and big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus). “If you discover you have bats, you shouldn’t panic, but you ...
Four of the nine species of Adirondack bats belong to the genus Myotis, the mouse-eared bats. The little brown bat is the most abundant of the four, and is the common bat of the region. During the ...