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Tree frog sounds are a common part of the soundscape in many parts of the country. These calls vary quite a bit: some are musical and pleasant, while others are hoarse or raspy. Tree frogs are often very difficult to spot, so their calls can provide a wonderful window into this species. The treefrog family, … Read more
What Does the American Toad Sound Like? American Toad calls are among the most common and well known in the United States. These sounds, used by the male toads to attract mates, consist of high-pitched, musical trills that typically last between 8 and 30 seconds. American Toad vocalizations are one of 22 toad calls in … Read more
What Do Fowler’s Toads Sound Like? The Fowler’s Toad call sounds like an “unmusical waaahh”. Some people even compare it to a crying baby or someone screaming. The exact characteristics of the Fowler’s Toad call can vary depending on location and temperature, but in general it ranges from 1 to 3 seconds in length, ranging … Read more
What do Wood Frogs Sound Like? The Wood Frog’s call sounds like a series of explosive clucks. Some have compared this to the sound of a group of ducks hoarsely quacking. During the breeding season, these frogs can produce up to 500 or 600 call notes per hour! Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) sounds are one … Read more
What Do Northern Leopard Frogs Sound Like? The predominant Northern Leopard Frog sound is the mating (or “advertisement”) call of the male, and takes place during its breeding season. Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens) calls are one of about 30 true frog calls in the United States and one of about 100 frog and toad … Read more
Gray tree frog calls and sounds are among the most common in the Eastern United States. Their sounds are pleasant soundtrack to many spring and summer evenings. Gray tree frogs vocalizations are one (well, two really, continue reading…) of about 30 tree frog sounds in the United States, and one of about 100 frog and … Read more
What do Spring Peepers Sound Like? Spring peeper sounds are among the most common springtime noises. Their call is a high-pitched “peep, peep, peep” sound that is repeated over and over. While spring peepers are hard to find, their calls can be almost deafening at close range during the breeding season. Spring peepers call in … Read more
What Do Bullfrogs Sound Like? The American bullfrog call is one of the most recognizable in the United States. The most common bullfrog sound is the male’s mating, or “advertisement”, call. This sound resembles a booming “vaarrhummm!” or “jug-o-rum!” that echoes across ponds or lakes during the breeding season in late spring and summer. American … Read more