Hoary Bat

The Hoary Bat is the largest bat in New York State, weighing up to 7x more than other species.

They are recorded to live in every state in the U.S. except Alaska and are the ONLY bat species in Hawaii.

In New York State, the Hoary Bat is most abundant in the Adirondacks.

Hoary Bats roost toward the tops of trees and typically forage for insects above the tree line.

Though they typically winter in the Southern U.S. and Mexico, Hoary Bats have been spotted overwintering as far north as New York and Michigan.

Males and females live separately, only coming together for mating season.