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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.

Eagle Owl (photo illustration)

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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.

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

Eyes of an owl, close-up

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

Owl

Siberian eagle owl

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

Side view of beautiful Eagle owl close up.

Owl in cage in ZOO.

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

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

Owl taking a pose

eagle owl near the tree

side view of eagle owl

A rock eagle owl swoops down with its talons stretched out.

Close view of an Eurasian Eagle Owl

The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

European Eagle Owl - Close-up Portrait

Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl

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.

Majestic close-up view of a Eurasian eagle-owl displaying its piercing orange eyes and intricate plumage in a serene natural setting, showcasing the beauty and grandeur of raptors.

Chick of Eurasian eagle-owl in a green grass (Bubo bubo)

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

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