How much does Birds make on YouTube?
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Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
Peak Performance
Projections
Earnings Trend
Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
813,160
813.16K
|
$650.53 | |
|
January 2026
|
895,104
895.10K
|
$716.08 | |
|
February 2026
|
968,183
968.18K
|
$774.55 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,154,994
1.15M
|
$924.00 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,074,583
1.07M
|
$859.67 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,195,891
1.20M
|
$956.71 | |
|
June 2026
|
819,604
819.60K
|
$655.68 | |
|
July 2026
|
958,821
958.82K
|
$767.06 | |
|
August 2026
|
972,989
972.99K
|
$778.39 | |
|
September 2026
|
954,553
954.55K
|
$763.64 | |
| Total | 9,807,882 | $7,846.31 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.