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Beautiful barred owl closeup side face in the dark black background

Portrait of a barn owl against a dark background

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.

Smart looking nosy burrowing owl with big eyes looking into the camera. Focused on eyes and beak. Blurred brown background and landscape format.

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

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.

eagle owl near the tree

burrowing owl

Portrait of a snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) against a dark background.

Snowy owl looking at you, motion blur in wings.The white bird of prey, Bubo Scandiacus or Arctic Owl, or Snowy Owl, is an endangered species

Side view of beautiful Eagle owl close up.

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

Snowy owl ,Monochrome

Barn Owl [Tyto alba]

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Portrait of a barn owl (Tyto alba) against a black background.

owl close-up portrait

A great horned owl hoots as night falls.

Close up of great grey owl against black background

Blakiston's Fish Owl

Owl face close-up. Sqare.

A beautiful owl in the dark night

Blakiston's fish owl in Hokkaido, JapanBlakiston's fish owl is the largest living species of owl with the wingspan up to 2 meters. The current population in Japan is only about 100-150 birds.

Portrait of a female great horned owl standing still on a pole against a blurred background.

A photo of an individual owl posing in front of the camera

A Tawny Owl perching on a tree trunk in woodland scenic

Close up Face of owl, nocturnal animals

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