American Toad

Bufo americanus

Wilderness areas, city parks, and most habitats in between are home to the familiar American Toad. Depending on location, these toads breed from February to July. Their trills, given both day and night, will lead you to them. American Toads are easily approached and watched when trilling. As with other toads, handling them will not give you warts. This helpful toad eats lots of insects.

Look For : A plump, brown, gray, or reddish toad with a round snout, prominent warts, and often a light line down the center of its back. Call is a trill of up to 30 seconds.

Length : 2-4".

Habitat : Varied, including gardens, woodlands, ponds, and lakes.

Range : Eastern Canada and U.S., except in southeastern lowlands.