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Tree Frogs in Missouri: identification guide and best places to start
Yes, Missouri is home to several tree frog species. The gray tree frog and spring peeper are the most common. To spot them, start near wooded wetlands, ponds, or rain gardens in spring and summer. Listen for their distinctive calls after a warm rain.
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1. What tree frog species live in Missouri?
Missouri has four main tree frog species: the gray tree frog, Cope's gray tree frog, spring peeper, and boreal chorus frog. The gray tree frog and Cope's are nearly identical, but Cope's has a faster, harsher call. Spring peepers are tiny with a high-pitched whistle. Boreal chorus frogs are small with dark stripes. For a full list, see our tree frog identification page.
2. Where are you most likely to spot them?
Your best odds are near water: ponds, marshes, slow streams, and vernal pools. Gray tree frogs often cling to tree trunks or windows at night. Spring peepers gather in grassy wetlands. Check backyard rain gardens, especially after rain. Start with Missouri wildlife guides for more local habitat tips.
3. When is the best time to see tree frogs?
Spring and early summer are prime. Warm, humid nights after a rain are ideal. Gray tree frogs call from April to August. Spring peepers start as early as March. Listen at dusk and after dark. Winter is quiet. For more timing info, see our Missouri tree frog guide.
4. How can you identify tree frogs by their calls?
Gray tree frog: a short, musical trill lasting about one second. Cope's: a faster, more nasal trill. Spring peeper: a single high-pitched whistle repeated every second. Boreal chorus frog: a rising, raspy call like running a finger over a fine-tooth comb. Record calls on your phone to compare later.
5. What do tree frogs look like and how to tell them apart?
Gray tree frogs have mottled gray-green skin and bright orange or yellow under the thighs. Cope's looks identical but has a different call. Spring peepers are less than 1.5 inches with an X-shaped mark on the back. Boreal chorus frogs have three dark stripes down the back. The surest way is to hear the call. Practice ID with our detailed species info.
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