The length from head to
end of its tail 3.6-4.6 “, from wing tip to
wing tip is 11-13” Weight is .3 to .4 oz. A medium size black bat with
silver- tipped fur. The tail membrane is lightly furred closest to the
body. Wings are black. This bat can live more than 12 years.
Silver-haired bats are tree bats and will migrate to a` warmer climate
for the winter months. The breeding takes place in the fall. The
female will store the sperm and eggs until spring. The gestation is 60
day. The female will usually have two pups. The pups are weaned and
able to fly in 4-5 weeks. |