511 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (67%).
r/Ornithology Traffic & Engagement r/Ornithology Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
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 | 171 (64.8%) | 30 |
| Discussion | 20 (7.6%) | 56 |
| Article | 16 (6.1%) | 10 |
| Fun Fact | 12 (4.5%) | 211 |
| Try r/WildlifeRehab | 10 (3.8%) | 23 |
| r/birding (not this sub!) | 10 (3.8%) | 54 |
| Event | 8 (3.0%) | 255 |
| Try r/whatsthisbird | 7 (2.7%) | 6 |
| Study | 6 (2.3%) | 44 |
| Resource | 4 (1.5%) | 89 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
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 | 92 (18.0%) | 56 | 10 |
| nest | 43 (8.4%) | 25 | 8 |
| help | 38 (7.4%) | 12 | 7 |
| birds | 37 (7.2%) | 39 | 12 |
| found | 31 (6.1%) | 78 | 12 |
| baby | 30 (5.9%) | 21 | 9 |
| fledgling | 23 (4.5%) | 24 | 9 |
| sparrow | 17 (3.3%) | 39 | 9 |
| house | 16 (3.1%) | 47 | 10 |
| robin | 14 (2.7%) | 58 | 8 |
r/Ornithology Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Ornithology
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 8 | 1 |
| phys.org | 4 | 10 |
r/Ornithology Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Ornithology
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
From my pond a few days ago.
Extinct in the wild Socorro Dove; Kölner Zoo
The Royal Flycatchers are found in Mexico, Central America, and much of South America
Bird calls
The last audio recording of the now-extinct Kauai bird, recorded by David Boynton in 1987
First ever pictures of New Britain Bronzewing Pigeon!
Albino Robin (Hamilton ON - Canada)
A couple of months ago i talked about a hooded crow and a Eurasian magpie that seemed to have formed a friendship. A tiny update, as it seems they are still hanging around eachother, both without a mate
63 acres of bald eagle foraging habitat at Big Bear Lake saved from development after conservation groups complete $10M purchase
The incredible diversity of bird nests and how they are built.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From my pond a few days ago. | 1.8K | 72 | image | Jul 1 |
| Extinct in the wild Socorro Dove; Kölner Zoo | 1.3K | 33 | image | Jul 5 |
| The Royal Flycatchers are found in Mexico, Central America, and much of South America | 1.2K | 15 | image | Jul 26 |
| Bird calls | 965 | 54 | image | Jul 14 |
| The last audio recording of the now-extinct Kauai bird, recorded by David Boynton in 1987 | 861 | 56 | image | Jul 23 |
| First ever pictures of New Britain Bronzewing Pigeon! | 757 | 19 | image | Jul 1 |
| Albino Robin (Hamilton ON - Canada) | 677 | 16 | image | Jul 7 |
| A couple of months ago i talked about a hooded crow and a Eurasian magpie that seemed to have formed a friendship. A tiny update, as it seems they are still hanging around eachother, both without a mate | 623 | 26 | image | Jul 16 |
| 63 acres of bald eagle foraging habitat at Big Bear Lake saved from development after conservation groups complete $10M purchase | 619 | 6 | link | Jul 24 |
| The incredible diversity of bird nests and how they are built. | 518 | 24 | image | Jul 18 |
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 Thursdays around 11 AM 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 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Ornithology get?
Posts on r/Ornithology average about 49 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Ornithology get most?
On r/Ornithology, most posts are image posts (67%)