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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.

The evil eyes. The Eagle Owl, Bubo bubo.

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.

Blakiston's fish owl (Ketupa blakistoni) fishing at night Hokkaido Japan

eagle owl near the tree

Owl close up portrait

Owl in captivity on Vancouver Island.

Close view of an Eurasian Eagle Owl

The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)

Owl taking a pose

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

close up eye and face of owl looking camera in dark background

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

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A detailed image of an owl resting on a tree branch, showcasing its striking feathers and piercing eyes against a warm, golden-toned background, emphasizing the bird's natural beauty and serene elegance.

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

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

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

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.

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Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

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

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

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

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

Up-close shot of great-horned owl

Closed up nocturnal bird in silhouette, adult Brown wood-owl, low angle view, half shot, in the night sitting on the branch of tropical tree in nature of tropical moist montane forest, national park in high mountain of northern Thailand.

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