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.
Best time to see a Western Toad
The best time to see a Western Toad is March–July, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 30,578 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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