382 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (72%).
r/Ornithology Traffic & Engagement r/Ornithology Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/Ornithology Most Active Times When r/Ornithology Is Most Active
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r/Ornithology Flair Performance r/Ornithology Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 125 (62.5%) | 43 |
| Article | 13 (6.5%) | 25 |
| Try r/whatsthisbird | 13 (6.5%) | 7 |
| Discussion | 12 (6.0%) | 55 |
| Try r/WildlifeRehab | 10 (5.0%) | 87 |
| Fun Fact | 10 (5.0%) | 211 |
| Study | 7 (3.5%) | 326 |
| r/birding (not this sub!) | 7 (3.5%) | 22 |
| Resource | 3 (1.5%) | 6 |
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r/Ornithology Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Ornithology
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| bird | 77 (20.2%) | 53 | 11 |
| birds | 32 (8.4%) | 84 | 14 |
| help | 20 (5.2%) | 33 | 6 |
| nest | 19 (5.0%) | 37 | 7 |
| found | 16 (4.2%) | 106 | 15 |
| removed | 13 (3.4%) | 3 | 5 |
| fledgling | 12 (3.1%) | 23 | 7 |
| baby | 11 (2.9%) | 88 | 6 |
| dove | 11 (2.9%) | 21 | 6 |
| mourning | 10 (2.6%) | 53 | 6 |
r/Ornithology Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Ornithology
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I'm a vector illustrator and I love herons, so I illustrated all the Ardea herons and egrets, arranged from largest to smallest (although the size comparison might be off).
Birds that have gone extinct since 1966
Update on the hawk in my yard
What is this sea bird doing?
This adolescent blue jay is halfway through puberty
🔥Baby marsh hen stretch
African Gray Go-Away Bird - Hunters Hate Them
One-footed GBH in Washington NC. What is the most likely cause of a lost foot on this guy? One footed gulls are not real unusual here. This is the first Heron I've seen. What are his survival chances?
Found grackle with feet tied, what to do? San Antonio TX
Let's get birdies on our banknote!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I'm a vector illustrator and I love herons, so I illustrated all the Ardea herons and egrets, arranged from largest to smallest (although the size comparison might be off). | 1.8K | 74 | image | Aug 18 |
| Birds that have gone extinct since 1966 | 1.6K | 160 | image | Aug 4 |
| Update on the hawk in my yard | 986 | 31 | image | Aug 22 |
| What is this sea bird doing? | 918 | 42 | image | Aug 27 |
| This adolescent blue jay is halfway through puberty | 904 | 5 | image | Aug 8 |
| 🔥Baby marsh hen stretch | 806 | 6 | image | Aug 28 |
| African Gray Go-Away Bird - Hunters Hate Them | 803 | 57 | image | Aug 12 |
| One-footed GBH in Washington NC. What is the most likely cause of a lost foot on this guy? One footed gulls are not real unusual here. This is the first Heron I've seen. What are his survival chances? | 778 | 48 | image | Aug 5 |
| Found grackle with feet tied, what to do? San Antonio TX | 722 | 69 | image | Aug 1 |
| Let's get birdies on our banknote! | 582 | 12 | image | Aug 29 |
r/Ornithology Audience Overlap r/Ornithology Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Ornithology FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Ornithology
What's the best time to post on r/Ornithology?
Based on posting volume, r/Ornithology is most active on Mondays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Ornithology?
r/Ornithology averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Ornithology get?
Posts on r/Ornithology average about 65 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Ornithology get most?
On r/Ornithology, most posts are image posts (72%)