It is a loud insect-like buzz that is uttered when a bat is frightened, angered, or annoyed. The squabble note consists of a series of high-pitched, dry, rasping, thin double notes. It appears to be a sign of irritation, uttered by individuals which are being crowded by others. The directive call consists of one to five rapidly repeated notes. This call is usually given as soon as the bat emerges in the evening.
Pallid bats have one of the most unique feeding habits of any North American bat.
Little, if any, of their food is captured in the air. Some of their favorite food includes scorpions, crickets, grasshoppers, and spiders. Many people have reported to have seen pallid bats landing on the ground and chasing crickets. The bats are so engrossed in the chase that they never notice the people watching them.