Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Bechstein's Bat vs Brandt's Bat

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Bechstein's Bat

Bechstein's Bat

0.055 m

Human

1.75 m

Brandt's Bat

Brandt's Bat

0.051 m

Bechstein's BatBrandt's Bat
Weight7–14 g4–9 g
Length4.5–5.5 cm3.9–5.1 cm
Wingspan25–30 cm19–23 cm
Top Speed25 km/h30 km/h
Lifespan10–21 yrs10–41 yrs
Gestation50 days50 days
Offspring1–1 1–1
DietInsectivoreInsectivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationPartial MigrantPartial Migrant
HabitatForest, Woodland, Farmland, GardenForest, Woodland, Wetland, Farmland, Urban, Garden
RegionsNordics, Europe, AsiaNordics, Europe, Asia
FamilyVespertilionidaeVespertilionidae
OrderChiropteraChiroptera