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

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