Habitat use of four bat species in Jablonec n. N. revealed by bat detector
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| Year of publication | 2002 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Przyroda Sudetów Zachodnich |
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| Citation | |
| Field | Zoology |
| Keywords | Chiroptera; urban area; flying activity; habitat use |
| Description | The distribution of four bat species (M.daubentonii, P.pipistrellus, N.noctula, and E.serotinus) was studied in the submountain town of Jablonec n.N. in different habitats during the seasons 1998-2000 by a bat-detector. M.daubentonii was closely related to water habitats (mainly smooth water) surrounded by closed bankside vegetation; its flying activity (FA) increased towards waterside. High FA was also recorded in suburbs with gardens. P.pipistrellus preferred water bodies, the surface of which was covered by bankside vegetation. High FA was further recorded along closed linear growths. No correlation was found between FA and type of buildings. Compared to other species, N. noctula more often foraged in urban habitats (old buildings in downtown). These habitats were represented by open spaces, contrast to habitats with gardens. N.noctula, however, forages high over studied habitats therefore its affiliation to a particular habitat is not explicit. FA of E.serotinus was higher away from water bodies, especially near semi-closed linear vegetation and tree patches. High activity was recorded in the vicinity of new buildings and around streetlamps. Similar level of FA was found in P.pipistrellus and M.daubentonii in gardens with small water bodies. FA in a garden with a lot of streetlamps was different compared to the gardens mentioned above. Very low FA was recorded in downtown with new buildings and without vegetation). High level of FA was observed over pools, whereas low at the canalised stream. |
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