Big Mediterranean bats snatch migrating songbirds out of the night sky in spring and fall, according to a new study.
NIGHT STALKER. The giant noctule bat is more than a match for a migrating songbird that weighs as little as 6 grams. The bat’s wingspan can reach 45 centimeters, and the bat can weigh 50 gm.
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