The American Toad is among the most familiar amphibians in the eastern U.S. Its long, musical trill is a signature sound of spring. Parotoid glands behind its eyes secrete a mild toxin that deters most predators.
Best time to see a American Toad
The best time to see a American Toad is April–July, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 148,007 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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