r/Ornithology is a subreddit with 415k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses book, struggling, bird, worst, and annoying.
Welcome to Ornithology, a subreddit dedicated to the scientific study of wild birds.
This is a place to discuss wild birds in a scientific context — their biology, ecology, evolution, behavior, and more.
Popular Themes in r/Ornithology
#1
Advice Requests
: "Chimney Swift Tower Advice"
12 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Low cost ($100 or under) bird bath that is safe for birds and easy to clean"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Ornithology
#1
Book
11 posts
#2
Struggling
6 posts
#3
Bird
6 posts
#4
Worst
3 posts
#5
Annoying
2 posts
#6
Hate
2 posts
#7
Dove
1 post
#8
Audio
1 post
#9
Site
1 post
#10
Song
1 post
Flair Used in r/Ornithology
#1
Question
: "why do the cardinals in my yard do this with their wings now?"
35 posts
#2
Discussion
: "Frustrating that every other post here is a disfigured or injured bird"
3 posts
#3
Fun Fact
: "Worst bird names of all time"
3 posts
#4
Try r/WildlifeRehab
: "Sparrow with translucent immobile neck"
2 posts
#5
Article
: "PHYS.Org: A young gull's mottled brown plumage acts as a 'not a threat' signal to territorial adults"
2 posts
#6
Study
: "Where to publish a first record?"
2 posts
#7
Resource
: "Birdr Update: Photo and Sound ID now on device, identify birds in the wild without an internet connection!"
1 post
#8
Try r/whatsthisbird
: "Whats these on my window"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Ornithology
Yearly
+45k members(12.3%)
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Last updated: July 10, 2026