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tool. The California myotis ranges throughout western North
America from southern Alaska south into Guatemala and is one of
the most abundant bats in desert scrub habitats, though it also
can be found in oak and ponderosa pine woodlands. Throughout its
range it roosts beneath loose bark and in crevices of old snags,
as well as in tree crevices. It also forms small maternity
colonies in cliff crevices, buildings, and bridges. Like many
species, California myotis switch roosts on a regular basis,
sometimes within a few feet, sometimes up to a mile apart. Roost
switching may aid in finding ideal roost temperatures as well as
in avoiding predators and parasites. In most cases, roosts are
located near feeding areas. These bats are among North America's
smallest, enabl