Rabbits in Texas in March
Yes, March is a good month to see rabbits in Texas. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 2,743 of the 33,864 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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.
Good month for rabbits in Texas
8.1%
of yearly sightings
2,743
records in March
#5
busiest month of 12
33,864
verified records a year
February 4%, March 8.1%, April 20.9%. Busiest month is April at 20.9%.
33,864 verified observations of rabbits in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When rabbits are recorded in Texas
Peak month
April
7,076 records (20.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1,033 | 3.1% |
| February | 1,355 | 4% |
| March | 2,743 | 8.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 7,076 | 20.9% |
| Maypeak | 6,237 | 18.4% |
| Junepeak | 4,526 | 13.4% |
| July | 3,049 | 9% |
| August | 2,054 | 6.1% |
| September | 1,934 | 5.7% |
| October | 1,485 | 4.4% |
| November | 1,305 | 3.9% |
| December | 1,067 | 3.2% |
Rabbits you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cottontail | 21,072 |
| Swamp Rabbit | 3,315 |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit | 3,208 |
| Desert Cottontail | 1,668 |
| European Rabbit | 168 |
| Holzner Cottontail | 19 |
| Marsh Rabbit | 1 |
In Texas, March carries 8.1% of the year's rabbits sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from February (4%) into March, and it heads toward April (20.9%) after. The busiest month is April (20.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The rabbits most often recorded in Texas are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and Black-tailed Jackrabbit. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which rabbits you are most likely to see
- Eastern Cottontail21,072 records
- Swamp Rabbit3,315 records
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit3,208 records
- Desert Cottontail1,668 records
- European Rabbit168 records
- Holzner Cottontail19 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see rabbits in Texas in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 2,743 of the 33,864 verified rabbits sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see rabbits in Texas?+
March is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for rabbits in Texas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 33,864 verified observations.
Which rabbits are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Eastern Cottontail, Swamp Rabbit and Black-tailed Jackrabbit, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.