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Gray Tree Frog

Hyla versicolor

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Gray Tree Frog (Hyla versicolor)

The Gray Tree Frog is a master of camouflage, perfectly matching tree bark with its warty gray skin. It has a musical, bird-like trill. Orange or yellow coloration is revealed on the inner thighs when it leaps.

Habitat
Deciduous forests near ponds, swamps, and streams
Diet
Insects and spiders
How common
Common

Best time to see a Gray Tree Frog

The best time to see a Gray Tree Frog is April–July, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 63,671 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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