Species MammalsGreater Sac-winged Bat

Greater Sac-winged Bat

Saccopteryx bilineata

CommonMammal
Illustration of Greater Sac-winged Bat (Saccopteryx bilineata)

The Greater Sac-winged Bat is a small bat known for its unique wing sacs that produce sounds during flight. They are notable for their social behavior, often roosting in large colonies.

Habitat
Tropical forests and savannas
Diet
Insectivorous, primarily feeding on flying insects
How common
Common

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