The Soprano Pipistrelle bat is a very common bat that can be found throughout England in gardens, parks, woodlands and wetlands. It has its name ‘Soprano’ because it has a distinctive high-pitched call. This bat is so light that it can weigh as little as ten paperclips.

The Soprano Pipistrelle has dark chestnut-brown fur on its back and yellow-brown fur on its underside. Its ears and nose are usually black, but they can sometimes be brown. The ears are short and triangular-shaped with a rounded tip. It has black narrow wings that are pointed at the tips. The Soprano Pipistrelle bat is a very fast and jerky flier that likes to fly quite low.

In summer Soprano Pipistrelle bats roost in buildings, trees and sometimes in bat boxes. They can be heard squeaking shortly before they leave their roosts. They often leave their roosts just before sunset to go hunting for gnats, moths and other insects. They often return to their roosts for two or three hours and then go hunting again. They usually return to their roosts again before dawn. In winter they hibernate in large churches and cellars.