Frogs, unfortunately, are not able to avoid the water as they require moisture in order to survive. The reasons for cannibalism amongst certain species of frogs are varied, but some of the key reasons include size, how the specific frog entered the species and a frog’s gape (how wide they can open their mouths). Lizards eat frogs, and frogs also eat lizards. frogs don't lay eggs except in the water genius birds do. Fullgrown Cane Toads will also eat fallen baby birds if the opportunity presents itself. LIVE, LOVE & LAUGH. Most other birds consume a variety of foods like anthropods, seeds, berries, grains, and carrion. Marsh frogs are further disadvantaged, as they generally very small, and they have easily identifiable green and black spotted skin, and therefore they are not able to disguise themselves from predators effectively. As far as what ducks will and will not eat you need to think chicken that swims (to a point). Here are some ways to get rid of geese and reclaim your lawn. In addition to being disgusting, the waste has been known to carry such disease-causing organisms as E. coli and salmonella. Large bullfrogs, for example, are safe from most avian predators except for larger birds such as herons. How apt that the plant is named after the goose, you may think. Also, a frogs’ gape can play a role in determining a frogs’ effectiveness when it comes to attacking other animals, including frogs. Under the water, they enjoy small fish and their eggs, tadpoles, and mosquito larvae. Fish are the frogs’ main water-based predator and they present a threat to frogs; for example, bass and pikes both enjoy eating frog. I just can’t confirm what animal did it. Contrary to popular believe, Geese, Swans, and Gulls do not eat frogs. Scaups and Mergansers eat fish, and most likely any other swimming creatures. Is Deer Meat Good for Dogs – Can Dogs Eat Venison? no geese do not eat frogs it could be harmful for geese to eat a frog but nothing is impossible. Interestingly, many frogs eat snakes. Others birds like Egrets and Jays will peck the frog until it stops moving and then swallow or divide it into smaller pieces like the Blue Jay or Loggerhead Shrike. Birds that eat frogs include Cranes, Crows, Jays, Kites, and Rails. HOME; LIFESTYLE. Size is, of course, a significant predictor of cannibalism because larger frogs are more likely to be able to eat smaller frogs. While these frogs often find themselves as the prey of larger animals, they also often the predators of such animals including  snakes and birds. The Cane Toad is another story. Mallard ducks especially are known for their frog-hunting capabilities. The destruction of natural habitats, of course, exacerbates the problem of climate change. For example, the poison dart frogs have developed exceptionally bright coloured skin, and this is used as a warning to their predators that they are not suitable to eat. Aside from that, frogs are also susceptible to swimming snakes, including water moccasins and garter snakes. Despite this, they never prefer to eat fish. Here is some of the gear I use while birding. Muskrats, nutrias, beavers, crayfish, some fin fish, and Canada geese are some of the animals who eat cattails leaves and rhizomes. If the frogs are consumed, then this would likely result in death for the predator as the poisonous skin secretes a potent poison. Water frogs have to consider a large variety of predators including gulls, ducks, weasels, snakes and storks amongst many others. I have seen ducks hunt mosquitoes in water and grasshoppers on land, I have seen them decimate hyacenth we tried to float on the pond (natural filter and we planned intensive thinning and composting), and eat clover growing in the yard. Geese are primarily herbivores and usually eat tender grasses and plant materials, such as roots, leaves, stems and sprouts. Birds like ducks, seans, geese, crows, hawks, eagles, and all those that particularly remain in the water all eat frogs as a part of their diet. Specific breeds of frogs can eat snakes that are almost twice their size, they will grab any part of the snake, and they will then asphyxiate the snake using their powerful throat muscles. It looks more like the faeces of a small dog rather than typical bird droppings. Owls, Hawks, and raccoons use a similar technique on these toads. They produce their own food. These birds prefer fish, mammals, and other birds; frogs are lower on their prefered food list. For example, in South America, due to a decline in amphibian numbers, there has been an increase in the volume of algae infesting certain water supplies as the frogs are no longer there to eat it. Let nature do the work and avoid  “safe chemicals”. This toad will spread its arms and legs in a locked position to avoid being swallowed. opticbird.com is a participate in the Amazon Affiliate program which links to recommended products in order to provide revenue for site operation. Do people eat geese? As invasive species advance, they will come across new predators like Crows and Raptors who learn to exploit their defenses. Ducks and geese are known to be higher up in the food chain than frogs and toads. There was even one recorded case of a leopard frog eating a bat. Most frogs are not able to protect themselves from predatory birds, as their bodies are generally soft in the middle and frogs are not able to move particularly quickly, and they, therefore, cannot make an escape from a bird that is trying to capture them for prey. Individual frog species have however evolved to protect themselves. Dependent on where frogs reside, trees and rainforests, water, marshes, rain forests or deserts will determine their predators. Raptors simpley apply their time-honored technique of killing with their talons and then divide and conquer. Frogs are often the prey for a number of different animals, but their survival is also threatened by other factors such as climate change. As a result, I started to question which animals eat frogs?