Nathusius' pipistrelle bats ( Pipistrellus nathusii, Keyserling & Blasius 1839) breeding in Ireland
Abstract We describe the most westerly known maternity colony of Nathusius' pipistrelle bats ( Pipistrellus nathusii ). The bats were identified by using morphometric measurements and analysis of time‐expanded echolocation and social calls. The roost, containing approximately 150 individuals, w...
| Published in: | Journal of Zoology |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
1998
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7998.1998.tb00109.x https://api.wiley.com/onlinelibrary/tdm/v1/articles/10.1111%2Fj.1469-7998.1998.tb00109.x https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1469-7998.1998.tb00109.x https://zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1469-7998.1998.tb00109.x |
| Summary: | Abstract We describe the most westerly known maternity colony of Nathusius' pipistrelle bats ( Pipistrellus nathusii ). The bats were identified by using morphometric measurements and analysis of time‐expanded echolocation and social calls. The roost, containing approximately 150 individuals, was located in a mid 19th century farm stable block and store house situated in parkland in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The roost was visited on 30 April, 1 May and 22 June 1997. Over this period, 11 bats were caught: one adult male, five pregnant females, four lactating females and a juvenile male. Direct observation of behaviour patterns suggests that mating groups of P. nathusii may occur in Ireland as late as May. The migratory nature of this species is discussed. |
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