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Boreal Chorus Frog

Pseudacris maculata

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Illustration of Boreal Chorus Frog (Pseudacris maculata)

The Boreal Chorus Frog is a tiny frog of the northern Great Plains and boreal zone. One of the first frogs to call in spring, its rising trill can be heard from great distances. It rarely climbs vegetation.

Habitat
Wet meadows, marshy areas, and pond edges in the northern Great Plains
Diet
Small insects, spiders, and other tiny invertebrates
How common
Common

Best time to see a Boreal Chorus Frog

The best time to see a Boreal Chorus Frog is March–June, when about 69% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 7,866 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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