Use of habitat and foraging time by females of Eptesicus nilssonii (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae)
Journal: Russian Journal of Theriology
Year: 2021

Characteristic features of summer habitat and foraging time used by female E. nilssonii of differing reproductive status have been investigated. The research was carried out in the north of Samarskaya Luka in May and July 2012-2018. Sixteen bats were captured and tagged with transmitters. Research revealed that tree hollows serve as main roosts for bats. Regular roost switching is characteristic for pregnant and post-lactating female colonies, while lactating females utilize the same roost for n