Rabbits in Nebraska in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see rabbits in Nebraska. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 194 of the 1,234 sightings logged across the year (15.7%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Peak month for rabbits in Nebraska
15.7%
of yearly sightings
194
records in April
#3
busiest month of 12
1,234
verified records a year
March 3.2%, April 15.7%, May 24.8%. Busiest month is May at 24.8%.
1,234 verified observations of rabbits in Nebraska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Nebraska
Peak month
May
306 records (24.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17 | 1.4% |
| February | 31 | 2.5% |
| March | 40 | 3.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 194 | 15.7% |
| Maypeak | 306 | 24.8% |
| Junepeak | 255 | 20.7% |
| July | 161 | 13% |
| August | 80 | 6.5% |
| September | 54 | 4.4% |
| October | 53 | 4.3% |
| November | 26 | 2.1% |
| December | 17 | 1.4% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 1,059 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 22 |
| White-tailed Jackrabbit | 21 |
| Desert Cottontail | 15 |
| Mountain Cottontail | 9 |
| European Rabbit | 2 |
In Nebraska, April carries 15.7% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 7.4 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 (3.2%) into April, and it heads toward May (24.8%) 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 Nebraska are Eastern Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and White-tailed Jackrabbit. 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 Cottontail1,059 records
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit22 records
- White-tailed Jackrabbit21 records
- Desert Cottontail15 records
- Mountain Cottontail9 records
- European Rabbit2 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Nebraska in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 194 of the 1,234 verified rabbits sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 15.7% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see rabbits in Nebraska?+
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 Nebraska?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 1,234 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Nebraska?+
The most-recorded species in Nebraska are Eastern Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and White-tailed Jackrabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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