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Woodhouse's Toad

Anaxyrus woodhousii

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Woodhouse's Toad (Anaxyrus woodhousii)

Woodhouse's Toad is a large, widespread toad of central and western North America. Its call is a nasal waaah lasting 1–3 seconds. It thrives in irrigated suburban gardens and agricultural areas.

Habitat
Grasslands, desert edges, irrigated fields, and suburban gardens
Diet
Insects, earthworms, and small invertebrates
How common
Common

Best time to see a Woodhouse's Toad

The best time to see a Woodhouse's Toad is May–July, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 19,748 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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