Green Tree Frog (Hyla cinerea)

Green tree frogs  feed primarily on crickets and other insects. The main requirement is that the insect be smaller than the width of the frog's head, presumably  so that it will fit in the frog's mouth. They live in trees and shrubs around permanent water. Suppose a swimming pool qualifies? Maybe it was just the nearby pond.
The breeding season is March to October, a time when I particularily enjoy their calls. You can enjoy some of their calls or just learn to identify the calls by listening here.

What tree frog is this?

I caught this tree frog on my porch last night. I think it may be the largest tree frog I have ever seen. I looked through some pictures but was unable to determine what its name is. Maybe a Barking Tree frog? If you know, please let me know. I put him outside and he leaped away into the dark.

One of God's Little Perfections

 

 

This is a green tree frog (state amphibian of Georgia), also known as Hyla cinerea.They eat mostly insects and worms. Their calls can be heard on rainy evenings during the warmer months. The male is smaller than the female as in many amphibians, and he has a wrinkled throat indicating the pouch used in vocalizations. They are typical inhabitants of ponds and other aquatic areas. Why was this one in my sister's storage room? I saw it out of the corner of my eye and thought it was a leaf. I was so pleased to see who it really was. I released it outside on the clematis vine. I really like green tree frogs. They are so small and perfect, and so...green. The shade of green depends on the temperature and lighting.