A comparison of bat activity at low and high elevations in the Black Hills of western Washington
Northwest Science
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Abstract
We examined the differences in activity patterns and community structure of bats between low (<150 m) and high ( ! 575 m) elevation sites in two habitats of the Capitol State Forest, Washington. Total bat activity averaged four times higher at low elevation sites than at high elevation sites. Feeding activity was almost 20 times higher at low elevation sites. However, the non-myotis group had similar activity levels at high and low elevation, whereas myotis group activity decreased at higher elevations. Different levels of activity between elevations could be the result of differences in insect availability, climatic conditions, and morphology of the bat species.
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Erickson, J., Adams, M.J., 2003, A comparison of bat activity at low and high elevations in the Black Hills of western Washington: Northwest Science, v. 77, no. 2, p. 126-130.
ISSN: 2161-9859 (online)
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | A comparison of bat activity at low and high elevations in the Black Hills of western Washington |
| Series title | Northwest Science |
| Volume | 77 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 2003 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Northwest Scientific Association |
| Contributing office(s) | Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center |
| Description | 5 p. |
| First page | 126 |
| Last page | 130 |