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European Eagle Owl - Close-up Portrait

side view of eagle owl

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

Close view of an Eurasian Eagle Owl

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

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

Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl

eagle owl near the tree

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

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.

Owl taking a pose

Siberian eagle owl

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

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

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

Portrait of a calling eagle owl.

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.

Animals encompass a vast array of living organisms, ranging from microscopic creatures to majestic giants. They exhibit diverse behaviors,

royal owl portrait

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

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

Portrait of an eurasian eagle owl outdoors in a forest.

Eurasian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

Close up of an owl looking directly into camera.

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