The Western Toad is a large, robust toad of the mountain West. Unlike most toads, it does not have a prominent trill — males produce only a weak chirping call. Populations have declined sharply from chytrid fungus.
Habitat
Mountain meadows, forests, and wetlands from sea level to alpine zones
Diet
Insects, earthworms, and other invertebrates
How common
Common
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