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hairy-legged vampire bat

/ˈhɛri ˈlɛɡɪd ˈvæmpaɪər bæt/

Traducción: Especie de murciélago (Diphylla ecaudata) que habita en América del Sur y Central, conocida por alimentarse principalmente de sangre de aves. Su nombre se debe a la textura peluda presente en sus patas.

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/ˈhɛri ˈlɛɡɪd ˈvæmpaɪər bæt/formalscientific
  • esEspecie de murciélago (Diphylla ecaudata) que habita en América del Sur y Central, conocida por alimentarse principalmente de sangre de aves. Su nombre se debe a la textura peluda presente en sus patas.

A species of bat (Diphylla ecaudata) native to South and Central America, known for feeding primarily on the blood of birds. Its name refers to the hairy texture on its legs.

  1. A species of batC2formal

    A small, insectivorous bat species (Diphylla ecaudata) native to Central and South America, known for its hairy legs and feeding primarily on bird blood.

    esvampiro de patas peludas

    • The hairy-legged vampire bat is one of three known vampire bat species.
    • Researchers observed the hairy-legged vampire bat feeding on a chicken.
    • Unlike other vampire bats, the hairy-legged vampire bat prefers bird blood.