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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.
Owl on dark background. Black and white image
Close-up of an Eurasian eagle-owl yawning
Daytime front view portrait of a single majestic Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo Bubo)  looking at the camera - brown autumn leaf colors defocussed in the background
eagle owl near the tree
A closeup shot of an owl with brown eyes. Fauna concept
A close up of an Eagle Owl's (Bubo Bubo) head.
royal owl portrait
Euroasian eagle owl on a sky background.
Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) sitting high up in a tree in a forest during winter. The bird of prey is resting and looking around in the woodland in Overijssel, Netherlands.
Close view of an Eurasian Eagle Owl
Daytime side view portrait of a single majestic Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo Bubo)   sitting still, looking straight ahead fully concentrated with defocussed trees in the background - shallow DOF
Eagle Owl portrait taken at a Falconry Centre
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Outline of an owl against a black background. European eagle owl.
Close up of a Eurasian Eagle Owl against a dark background.
Closeup of an Eagle Owl
Close shot of the eyes of an eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo).
Bird of prey
With open wings on white background.
side view of 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.
An owl perched on a perch waiting for game. Head, ring, tranquillity, eyes, beaks, fur, feathers, texture, out-of-focus background
Portrait of a wise owl with beautiful orange eyes
The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo), species of eagle-owl resident in much of Eurasia
Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )
Eurasian eagle owl (Bubo bubo)
Portrait of Eurasian Eagle-Owl, Bubo bubo, a species of eagle owl.
A closeup shot of a Eurasian Eagle-owl
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