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Owl close up portrait

Owl on dark background. Black and white image

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

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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.

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

royal owl portrait

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

Owl in captivity on Vancouver Island.

eagle owl near the tree

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

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side view of eagle owl

Outline of an owl against a black background. European eagle owl.

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.

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

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

A Eurasian eagle-owl perched on a branch on a black background

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

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

African Eagle Owl lookingtowards the camera at night with moon and clouds

Portrait of an eagle owl. Animal in close-up. Bubo bubo. Bird with orange eyes.

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

European Eagle Owl - Close-up Portrait

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.

A close up of an Eagle Owl's (Bubo Bubo) head.

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

Extreme close-up of a owl with it's wings in motion on a black background

Bird of prey, Siberian eagle owl.

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