Eastern Red Bat

Lasiurus borealis

The eastern red bat is a species of microbat in the family Vespertilionidae. Eastern red bats are widespread across eastern North America, with additional records in Bermuda.

Baby Season
Summer (May-July)
Female eastern red bat, roosting in a tree. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Chris Harshaw.
Female eastern red bat, roosting in a tree. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Chris Harshaw.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Eastern Red Bat observed by fernsdad
Feb 28, 2026
Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, PA, US
byfernsdad
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Eastern Red Bat observed by lawrencerhoads
Feb 27, 2026
Prince George's County, MD, USA
byLawrence Rhoads
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Eastern Red Bat observed by cmhthornton
Feb 27, 2026
Fulton County, US-GA, US
bycmhthornton
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Eastern Red Bat observed by crego
Feb 26, 2026
Starkville, MS 39759, USA
byChris Rego
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
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