Species Reptiles & AmphibiansUpland Chorus Frog

Upland Chorus Frog

Pseudacris feriarum

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Upland Chorus Frog (Pseudacris feriarum)

The Upland Chorus Frog is a small tree frog whose rising, ratchet-like call is one of the first frog sounds of late winter. It breeds in shallow, temporary pools and is rarely seen outside the breeding season.

Habitat
Moist woodlands, wet meadows, and floodplains near temporary pools
Diet
Tiny insects and other small invertebrates
How common
Common

Best time to see a Upland Chorus Frog

The best time to see a Upland Chorus Frog is January–March, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,065 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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