Rabbits in Oklahoma in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see rabbits in Oklahoma. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 472 of the 2,266 sightings logged across the year (20.8%), 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 Oklahoma
20.8%
of yearly sightings
472
records in April
#2
busiest month of 12
2,266
verified records a year
March 6.4%, April 20.8%, May 22.6%. Busiest month is May at 22.6%.
2,266 verified observations of rabbits in Oklahoma, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Oklahoma
Peak month
May
513 records (22.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 30 | 1.3% |
| February | 57 | 2.5% |
| March | 144 | 6.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 472 | 20.8% |
| Maypeak | 513 | 22.6% |
| Junepeak | 413 | 18.2% |
| July | 222 | 9.8% |
| August | 150 | 6.6% |
| September | 131 | 5.8% |
| October | 66 | 2.9% |
| November | 37 | 1.6% |
| December | 31 | 1.4% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 1,828 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 101 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 39 |
| Desert Cottontail | 34 |
| European Rabbit | 15 |
In Oklahoma, April carries 20.8% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 12.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (6.4%) into April, and it heads toward May (22.6%) 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 Oklahoma are Eastern Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Swamp 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 Cottontail1,828 records
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit101 records
- Swamp Rabbit39 records
- Desert Cottontail34 records
- European Rabbit15 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Oklahoma in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 472 of the 2,266 verified rabbits sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 20.8% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see rabbits in Oklahoma?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and June.
What month is best for rabbits in Oklahoma?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 2,266 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Oklahoma?+
The most-recorded species in Oklahoma are Eastern Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Swamp Rabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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