Eastern Red Bat
Other Common Names: Red bat, Tree bat Scientific Name: Lasiurus borealis Found in Alabama: Common statewide Diet: Carnivore (eats animals) |
Eastern Red Bat in Flight |
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The Eastern Red Bat is a MAMMAL! |
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Eastern Red Bat Patagium
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INFORMATION SOURCES FOR THIS SPECIES
Best, T. L. and J. L. Dusi. 2014
Mammals of Alabama The University of Alabama Press |