Greater noctule bat

The greater noctule bat (Nyctalus lasiopterus) is a rare carnivorous bat found in Europe, West Asia, and North Africa. It is the largest and least studied bat in Europe with a wingspan of up to 46 centimetres (18 in) and is one of the few bat species to feed on passerine birds.

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Greater noctule bat
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"High-Flying Bats: Predatory Evidence of Noctule Bats Catching Migratory Birds"

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