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A Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) perched and resting in a tree, bird of prey.

Long-Eared Owl, asio otus, Adult standing on Branch, Normandy

Owl IN captured

A portrait of a along eared owl

Short eared owl raptor bird with bright orange eyes in captivity

long eared owl sitting on a branch with snow in background

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Striped owls in captivity, Venezuela

Long-eared owl

side view of eagle owl

A Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) perched and resting in a tree, bird of prey.

Long Eared Owl (Asio otus)

owl with a border for an inscription isolated on a white background

Long-eared owl in the night

The long-eared owl's (Asio otus or Strix otus) breeding season is from February to July. This bird is partially migratory, moving south in winter from the northern parts of its temperate range. Its habitat is forest close to open country. Overall, these owls are secretive, and are rarely seen.

portrait of a long-eared owl, an unusual bird, very noble and majestic.

long eared owl, Delta, BC, Canada

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

eagle owl near the tree

Barred owl in the woods

A long-eared owl sits watchfully among the branches, surrounded by pine cones. Its piercing eyes and detailed feather patterns make it a captivating subject, perfectly blending with its natural environment

3D rendering of a brown eagle owl isolated on white background

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

Closeup of owl in house of rescued animals

long eared owl in flight

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.

Juvenile long-eared owl (Asio otus) in its natural environment

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