3.3K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 111 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (84%).
r/birds Traffic & Engagement r/birds Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/birds Most Active Times When r/birds Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/birds Flair Performance r/birds Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| my original photo/video | 1.3K (38.2%) | 87 |
| seeking advice/help | 629 (18.9%) | 34 |
| bird identification | 536 (16.1%) | 37 |
| question | 270 (8.1%) | 29 |
| photo/video/art with citation (not mine) | 154 (4.6%) | 558 |
| birdwatching | 125 (3.8%) | 53 |
| my original art | 98 (2.9%) | 160 |
| other | 73 (2.2%) | 50 |
| discussion | 38 (1.1%) | 41 |
| pet birds | 37 (1.1%) | 96 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/birds Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/birds
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| bird | 725 (21.8%) | 70 | 8 |
| birds | 241 (7.2%) | 43 | 6 |
| help | 193 (5.8%) | 7 | 7 |
| baby | 175 (5.3%) | 86 | 9 |
| nest | 159 (4.8%) | 37 | 6 |
| found | 157 (4.7%) | 22 | 8 |
| little | 122 (3.7%) | 178 | 7 |
| content | 88 (2.6%) | 104 | 5 |
| know | 82 (2.5%) | 62 | 7 |
| house | 79 (2.4%) | 37 | 5 |
r/birds Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/birds
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 76 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 9 | 1 |
| theguardian.com | 4 | 8 |
| i.imgur.com | 4 | 96 |
| tiktok.com | 4 | 1 |
| cbc.ca | 3 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 3 | 1 |
| c.org | 3 | 1 |
r/birds Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/birds
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Male hummingbird shows off his moves in front of a female.
He jumped on my finger and proceeded to yell at me
Mama and fledgling dove have been on my porch/fence all day. It’s cute but should I be worried?
Green Broadbill taking a bath on a humid day in the montane forest.
Bird Comic
Little roadrunner courting his reflection in the door mirror.
The Purplest bird in the World
Have you ever wondered how a Snail Kite eats a snail?
Saved this guy a few weeks back
Right on the shelf at a Lowe’s
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male hummingbird shows off his moves in front of a female. | 11.6K | 219 | image | Jun 1 |
| He jumped on my finger and proceeded to yell at me | 10.7K | 103 | image | May 31 |
| Mama and fledgling dove have been on my porch/fence all day. It’s cute but should I be worried? | 9.4K | 164 | image | Jun 12 |
| Green Broadbill taking a bath on a humid day in the montane forest. | 8.8K | 122 | image | Jun 10 |
| Bird Comic | 8.0K | 209 | image | Jun 6 |
| Little roadrunner courting his reflection in the door mirror. | 6.8K | 103 | image | Jun 16 |
| The Purplest bird in the World | 6.0K | 47 | image | Jun 21 |
| Have you ever wondered how a Snail Kite eats a snail? | 5.8K | 193 | image | Jun 6 |
| Saved this guy a few weeks back | 5.2K | 135 | image | Jun 13 |
| Right on the shelf at a Lowe’s | 4.7K | 50 | image | Jun 27 |
r/birds Audience Overlap r/birds Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/birds FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/birds
What's the best time to post on r/birds?
Based on posting volume, r/birds is most active on Tuesdays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/birds?
r/birds averages 111 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/birds get?
Posts on r/birds average about 86 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/birds get most?
On r/birds, most posts are image posts (84%)