Rabbits in Kansas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see rabbits in Kansas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 369 of the 1,489 sightings logged across the year (24.8%), 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 Kansas
24.8%
of yearly sightings
369
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
1,489
verified records a year
April 19%, May 24.8%, June 21.1%. Busiest month is May at 24.8%.
1,489 verified observations of rabbits in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
May
369 records (24.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 38 | 2.6% |
| February | 38 | 2.6% |
| March | 63 | 4.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 283 | 19% |
| Maypeak | 369 | 24.8% |
| Junepeak | 314 | 21.1% |
| July | 181 | 12.2% |
| August | 97 | 6.5% |
| September | 40 | 2.7% |
| October | 38 | 2.6% |
| November | 15 | 1% |
| December | 13 | 0.9% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 1,348 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 64 |
| Desert Cottontail | 10 |
| European Rabbit | 3 |
In Kansas, May carries 24.8% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 16.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (19%) into May, and it heads toward June (21.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The rabbits most often recorded in Kansas are Eastern Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Desert Cottontail. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Eastern Cottontail1,348 records
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit64 records
- Desert Cottontail10 records
- European Rabbit3 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Kansas in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 369 of the 1,489 verified rabbits sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 24.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see rabbits in Kansas?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for rabbits in Kansas?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 1,489 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are Eastern Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Desert Cottontail, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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