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Owl close up portrait

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) is a species of eagle-owl that resides in much of Eurasia.

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

Close view of an Eurasian Eagle Owl

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 near the tree

royal owl portrait

Short-eared Owl portrait. Quiet owl looking at the infinite.

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

side view of eagle owl

An Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

An close up image of an asian brown owl sitting on a fence

great eagle owl in a cage on a rock. looks where the mouse is. photographed from the front during the day, bubo, bubo bubo sibiricus

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

Close-up of the face of a Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) - Spain

Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

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

A closeup portrait of a wise eagle owl, its big orange eyes and brown feathers showcasing the beauty of this nocturnal predator.

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.

An owl perched on a perch waiting for game. Head, ring, tranquillity, eyes, beaks, fur, feathers, texture, out-of-focus background

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

The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)

Screech Owl for sale is being sold in the traditional market in Jakarta

Eurasian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

Brown owl is a species of owl having super binocular vision and directional hearing

Portrait of a calling eagle owl.

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