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This large owl with the distinctive face, large forward-facing eyes, horns and deep resonant call is associated with a number of superstitions. Like many other large owls, these are considered birds of ill omen. Their deep haunting calls if delivered from atop a house are considered to forebode the death of an occupant. A number of rituals involving the capture and killing of these birds have been recorded. Salim Ali notes a wide range of superstitions related to them but notes two as being particularly widespread. One is that if the bird is starved for a few days and beaten, it would speak like a human, predicting the future of the tormentor or bringing them wealth while the other involves the killing of the bird to find a lucky bone that moved against the current like a snake when dropped into a stream.Belief in these superstitions has led to the persecution of the species in many areas by tribal hunters. The capture of these birds is illegal under Indian law but an underground market continues to drive poaching.

The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo), species of eagle-owl resident in much of Eurasia

side view of eagle owl

A detailed portrait of an Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) with distinctive orange eyes, feathers, and a blurred natural backdrop capturing its essence in the wilderness.

Close view of an Eurasian Eagle Owl

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

Owl close up portrait

European Eagle Owl - Close-up Portrait

Blakiston's Fish Owl (Bubo blakistoni) in Hokkaido, Japan

eagle owl near the tree

Bird of prey, Siberian eagle owl.

Close-up image of a Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) perched against a wooden fence backdrop. The bird's orange eyes stand out, showcasing its alert and majestic presence in a rustic outdoor setting.

Siberian eagle owl

The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)

Bird of prey rotating its head

A brown owl with yellow eyes is looking at the camera. The owl is sitting on a branch and he is curious about the photographer

royal owl portrait

Owl looking at camera. Close-up of the eyes of a white owl. Birds Raptors. Medium-sized birds.

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Close-up of a Western Siberian Eagle Owl sitting on the branch

A closeup shot of an owl with brown eyes. Fauna concept

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

Close-up of the face of a Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) - Spain

two owls in a wooden house, closeup of photo with soft focus

Close up of a Eurasian Eagle Owl against a dark background.

The eye of a Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo).

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