18-26 inches
Large, broad wings and a long, broad tail
Varies depending on species
Caterpillar-like, elongated body with distinct head and thoracic segments
20-30 cm
Spiny
Approximately 20 feet (6 meters)
Fish-like
20 to 29 inches
Streamlined
7-8 inches
Medium-sized songbird with a stout body and short beak
2 to 7 inches
Oval, elongated
Female wingspan up to 27 cm, male wingspan up to 18 cm
Large and robust
Depends on species, ranging from 0.5 to 16 inches
Curved abdomen that is protected by a hard exoskeleton
91-137 cm (36-54 inches)
Tall and slender
Up to 6 meters
Bipedal, slender
20 - 38 cm
Slender and elongated
55-66 cm
4-6 feet
1.3 to 1.5 meters
Large and stocky
3.5 to 5 meters
Large, barrel-shaped
3.5-5 meters
Large and barrel-shaped
Hoary bats measure around 4 to 5 inches (10 to 13 cm) in length.
Hoary bats have a medium-sized body with a wingspan of up to 16 inches (40 cm) and weigh around 0.5-1 ounce (15-30 grams). They have a long tail and a characteristic rounded face.