Echolocation calls from six species of microchiropteran bats in south-eastern Queensland.

Abstract

Echolocation calls were recorded from six species of microchiropteran bats (Rhinolophus megaphyllus, Miniopterus australis, M. schreibersii, Eptesicus pumilus, Chalinolobus gouldii and Scotorepens greyii) in the Brisbane area. All species were recorded in free-flight when searching for prey in the wild, with some also recorded in roosts and in the hand. Sonagrams are presented for use in species identification.