Tag Archives: can change color

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Sierran Treefrogs, also know as Chorus treefrogs, are usually bright green with black markings on their heads on either side of their eyes. John Forte found one sitting still on a leaf, as if waiting for his/her close-up!

This tiny frogs can change their color to a reddish brown. Stacy Lore photographed this treefrog changing from green to brown.

While tiny, the males have a very big voice! I have one in my courtyard now, occasionally giving out "ribbit, ribbit" calls.

Thanks to John and Stacy for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

We had almost a half inch of rain the past two days, a blessing. Today the clouds have departed leaving us with sunshine and the wonderful smells of wet forests. As a friend said, "the forests are singing!"

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Maggie Rudy found this nearly white Sierran Treefrog. Since this little frog does have the black eye stripe, it is not leucistic. But even the experts don't know what to call this unusually pale frog!

Bill Bennett photographed a Sierran Treefrog in a more normal-colored emerald green.

This frog can change color from green to a rusty red. Here are two frogs that Carolyn Andre photographed hiding in her barbecue. The black eye stripe stays the same though.

Thanks to Maggie, Bill and Carolyn for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

We received 1.2 inches of rain yesterday and overnight. More rain today. We hit 30 inches season to date, which is still well below average. We'll take every drop!

Spring doesn't know...

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Suzie Chapler photographed a Sierran Treefrog peeking out from one of the orchids she inherited from her mother, Gretchen. It made Suzie smile to see this little frog.

Kristine Rose photographed one in the process of changing color, from green to brown.

Steve and Nancy McLaughlin spotted this Treefrog climbing a window at the big Mother's Day brunch in Plantation. These frogs are excellent climbers - they have suction cups on their fingers and toes!

Thanks to Suzie, Kristine, and Steve for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

We are having a warm and breezy day on the coast today - no fog!

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Think how convenient it would be if you could blend in to your environment by changing your color. That's what Sierran Tree Frogs can do. Richard Kuehn photographed one in the process of changing from green to tan.

A Sierran Tree Frog changing color by Richard Kuehn

This tiny frog has a big voice, calling "ribbit, ribbit." They used to be called Pacific Tree Frogs, which seems more appropriate that Sierran. They are also called Chorus Frogs. Here's a cute photo by Adrian Bennett of a Tree Frog hiding in a flower pot.

Flower pot with Pacific Tree Frog by Adrian Bennett

If you can spot the frog on the rim of the pot,  you will see how small these frogs are!

Thanks to Rich and Adrian for allowing me to share their photos with you here.