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Little Owl Stood On A Post

spread owl's wing on a white background, texture of feathers of a bird of prey

Close up texture of brown owl feathers

bird plumage background, macro photo, abstract texture

Close-up of a Kestrel's, Sparrow Hawk, wing feathers- male

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.

barn owl, nocturnal bird of prey in Italy

Side view of beautiful Eagle owl close up.

Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl

Owl fur background texture image background

burrowing owl

$The edge of a Great Horned Owl's Wing feathers showing the soft and \$

Beautiful barred owl closeup side face in the dark black background

eagle owl near the tree

Portrait of a barn owl, with yellow eyes. Very close up

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

Owl in captivity on Vancouver Island.

Closeup texture of brown owl feathers

Abstract image of a Kestrel's wing flared out.

A Tawny Owl perching on a tree trunk in woodland scenic

Portrait of a snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) against a dark background.

Close-up on the feathers of a nocturnal bird of prey, Barn Owl, Tyto alba, isolated on wite

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

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.

Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

Little owl close-up portrait. British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield. They undertake rescue and breeding programmes for release into the wild.

A Tawny Owl perching on a tree trunk in woodland scenic

Great Horned Owl feathers close-up showing the soft and quiet edges of wing feathers. White background.

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