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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.

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

The Bengal eagle-owl, also widely known as the Indian eagle-owl or rock eagle-owl, is a large horned owl species native to hilly and rocky scrub forests in the Indian Subcontinent. It is splashed with

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.

eagle owl near the tree

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

Owl taking a pose

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Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl

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

A brown owl is sitting on a log. The owl has a large, yellow eye and a pointed beak. The scene is peaceful and quiet, with the owl looking out into the distance

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.

Close up of an Eagle Owl in flight on a clear white background.

Daytime front view close-up of a single majestic Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo Bubo) with spread wings upwards taking off from a bark towards, and looking at, the camera - sky and trees in the background [series 1/3]

Siberian eagle owl

Eagle Owl in a man's glove at a medieval market - Spain

The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)

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

Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

Braham ( dutch uilebaard) chicken feathers in full frame composition.

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an eurasian eagle owl (Bubo bubo sibiricus) with prey between the claws

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Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

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Eurasian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

Bird of prey rotating its head

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