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Spring Peeper

Pseudacris crucifer

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)

The Spring Peeper is a tiny tree frog whose chorus is one of the classic sounds of spring in the eastern U.S. Despite its small size — barely an inch long — its call can carry over a mile.

Habitat
Woodland pools, swamps, and pond edges in deciduous forests
Diet
Insects, spiders, and small invertebrates
How common
Common

Best time to see a Spring Peeper

The best time to see a Spring Peeper is February–June, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 47,531 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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