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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.

Close shot of the eyes of an eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo).

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Portrait of wise owl with magic yellow eyes

the head of an eagle owl close up with mystical eyes

eagle owl near the tree

A Hume's hawk-owl or Hume's boobook owl with it's bright yellow eyes and perched on a dead tree branch in the forest at night with a dark background on the Andaman Islands. Also called Ninox obscura.

Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

European Eagle Owl - Close-up Portrait

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

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Side view of beautiful Eagle owl close up.

A striking close-up of a majestic Buffy Fish Owl, capturing its intense gaze and distinctive tufts in a dimly lit natural habitat, surrounded by shadowy foliage. The image conveys mystery and wilderness.

Spotted Eagle Owl at the West Sussex Falconry

A brown owl is sitting on a log. The owl has a large, yellow eye and a pointed beak. The scene is peaceful and quiet, with the owl looking out into the distance

Portrait of Indian Eagle Owl.

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

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Eagle Owl (photo illustration)

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Close view of an Eurasian Eagle Owl

A wonderful wildlife photo, edited in an aesthetic and impressive way.

Portrait of an owl in the zoo.

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

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.

Brown owl's eyes, close-up photo

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Dramatic close-up of an owl turning its head, showcasing its sharp gaze and natural detail. wildlife documentaries, nocturnal animal themes, bird watching, and zoology education.

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