Alabama wildlife
Pine woods tree frog
Dryophytes femoralis
Small tree frog with distinctive drumming call, found in pine flatwoods and cypress domes.
Best months
Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug
Best heard on warm, humid evenings after rain from late spring through summer; check local weather and habitat conditions.
Where to look
Conservation status
Stable, locally common in suitable southeastern habitats
Good to know
What does the pine woods tree frog call sound like?
Its call is a series of rapid, metallic clicks, often described as sounding like a distant woodpecker or a gentle drum roll.
How can I find this frog in Alabama?
Look in shallow, fishless ponds or flooded cypress domes within pine flatwoods after heavy rains in spring and summer.
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