"High-Flying Predators: Bats Feast on Migratory Birds Midair"

Scientists have documented the first direct evidence of the greater noctule bat preying on birds, specifically songbirds, during their high-altitude migrations, challenging existing notions of predation.

• The research, published in the journal Science, reveals that the greater noctule bat, Europes largest bat, can hunt songbirds in midair during migration periods.
• During spring and fall, billions of birds migrate at night, typically evading predators, but the greater noctule bat has evolved to hunt them effectively at high altitudes.
• Conducted by researchers from Aarhus University, this study uncovers new insights into predation behaviors, suggesting that bats can be significant predators in their ecosystems.