nottola

Definitions of nottola
  1. noun
    nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
    synonyms: pipistrello
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    vampiro
    any of various tropical American bats of the family Desmodontidae that bite mammals and birds to feed on their blood
    type of:
    placentati
    mammals having a placenta; all mammals except monotremes and marsupials
  2. noun
    nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
    synonyms: civetta, gufo
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    assiolo
    large owls having prominent ear tufts
    allocco
    reddish-brown European owl having a round head with black eyes
    barbagianni
    mottled buff and white owl often inhabiting barns and other structures; important in rodent control
    type of:
    rapace
    any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals
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