Rabbits in Alabama in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see rabbits in Alabama. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 297 of the 1,964 sightings logged across the year (15.1%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for rabbits in Alabama
15.1%
of yearly sightings
297
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
1,964
verified records a year
March 8.5%, April 15.1%, May 21%. Busiest month is May at 21%.
1,964 verified observations of rabbits in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
May
412 records (21% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 66 | 3.4% |
| February | 87 | 4.4% |
| March | 166 | 8.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 297 | 15.1% |
| Maypeak | 412 | 21% |
| Junepeak | 331 | 16.9% |
| July | 163 | 8.3% |
| August | 122 | 6.2% |
| September | 139 | 7.1% |
| October | 86 | 4.4% |
| November | 54 | 2.7% |
| December | 41 | 2.1% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 1,253 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 190 |
| Marsh Rabbit | 58 |
| European Rabbit | 14 |
In Alabama, April carries 15.1% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 6.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (8.5%) into April, and it heads toward May (21%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The rabbits most often recorded in Alabama are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and Marsh Rabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Eastern Cottontail1,253 records
- Swamp Rabbit190 records
- Marsh Rabbit58 records
- European Rabbit14 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Alabama in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 297 of the 1,964 verified rabbits sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 15.1% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see rabbits in Alabama?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for rabbits in Alabama?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 1,964 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and Marsh Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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