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Funny Burrowing owl Athene cunicularia tilts its head outside its burrow on Marco Island, Florida

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.

Smart looking nosy burrowing owl with big eyes looking into the camera. Focused on eyes and beak. Blurred brown background and landscape format.

$Little owl perched on a tree \nThe little owl is much the smallest owl to be found in Britain It weighs a third as much as a tawny owl$

Wise owl showing directions in the forest

Eurasian Eagle-Owl,horned owl, with large red eyes,

Pensive wild owl with yellow eyes in heart of Sumatra

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.

little owl in the attic of a house (Athene noctua)

A Tawny Owl perching on a tree trunk in woodland scenic

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

Photo of the yellow eye of a grey eagle owl. Only part of its face is visible

an Owl rests on a branch in Madera Canyon, Arizona

$The dusky eagle-owl (Bubo coromandus) Found in forest and forest edge, plantation. Prefers watered and well wooded areas. Mango tree groves, and old tamarind and other densely foliaged trees are preferred.\nIt is a species of owl in the family Strigidae that is widespread in Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Thailand and listed as being of least concern by IUCN.\nThe nesting season is from November to April. \nThe nest is made of sticks in the fork of the trunk of a large tree preferably near water and often in the vicinity of human habitation.$

$The northern saw-whet owl is a small, nocturnal owl with bright yellow eyes, native to North America found in thick brush or conifers.\nScientific Name: Aegolius acadicus$

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