Bearded Hen!!

[280 Man]

I know bearded hens are not super rare but look at this hens beard!!

 

[Swamprat]

Not super rare but have only seen 3 in my life and I have been all over land surveying in some prime turkey property.

For some reason all 3 were Eastern's. Don't think I have ever seen a photo of a Osceola, Rio or Merriam but am sure they exist.

 

[morris]

Saw one all during deer season last year and this year. Was neat to watch she'd pick you off in a heartbeat.

 

[longbowdave1]

One of hens running in my yard is bearded. I had to do a double take when i first saw it.

 

[oops1]

Trans hens..smh

 

[brackett33]

This is what im waiting on. i bet i got 30-40 Hens that run around in my back yard. only seen 3 jakes and maybe 4 toms when the season is out.

 

[Gator89]

Not super rare but have only seen 3 in my life and I have been all over land surveying in some prime turkey property.

For some reason all 3 were Eastern's. Don't think I have ever seen a photo of a Osceola, Rio or Merriam but am sure they exist.

Yes, bearded Osceolas do exist, I have seen a couple.