Roosting Ecology and Behaviour of Small-footed Bats (Myotis ciliolabrum) and Presence of Bats in Winter in Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta

Research reveals that small-footed bats (Myotis ciliolabrum) in Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta, exhibit low roost fidelity but strong attachment to coulees, preferring erosion-hole roosts high off the ground with buffered microclimates. The study also found that both M. ciliolabrum and M. evotis are present in the park during winter, with M. evotis potentially gleaning insects during warmer periods. Additionally, Myotis species significantly alter their echolocation calls between coulees and tree edges, suggesting habitat-specific adaptations.

Findlay, S. (2017). Roosting Ecology and Behaviour of Small-footed Bats (Myotis ciliolabrum) and Presence of Bats in Winter in Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta. Graduate Studies. https://doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/27693