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Animals
Indiana's largest bat, frost-tipped and a long-distance migrant that flies high and late.
Field facts
HabitatForest canopy, open country on migration
RangeStatewide on passage
When to lookSpring and autumn migration; some summer
StatusLeast Concern; wind turbine mortality is a concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesRed bat — smaller and rustier
Field note: It is the most widespread bat in the Americas.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Report dead bats found beneath turbines to DNR.
Never handle a bat.
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