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Little Owl Stood On A Post

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

Image of Eastern Screech Owl detail of back of head as it looks out to hunt

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

A brown owl with yellow eyes is looking at the camera. The owl is sitting on a branch and he is curious about the photographer

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.

Little owl close-up portrait. British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield. They undertake rescue and breeding programmes for release into the wild.

Wildlife nature.

Eurasian Eagle Owl

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]

Burrowing Owl Perching On Field

Portrait of great gray owl among the leaves in a dense forest.

Eurasian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

the barn owl has a heart shaped white face with a white chest with brown spots and brown wings

Little owl perched. British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield. They undertake rescue and breeding programmes for release into the wild.

eagle owl near the tree

a captive Little Owl (Athene noctua) standing on a wooden perch with a green background

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Portrait of wild rock eagle owl holding on the branch of tree and rock. Close up shot of rock eagle owl.

an Owl guards over his nesting site in South Central Montana

A tawny owl (Strix aluco) is captured mid-flight as it navigates through a dense forest. The bird's wings are spread wide, showcasing its impressive wingspan against the backdrop of trees. The scene highlights the owl's natural habitat and its graceful movement through the woodland.

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

Owl IN captured

Little owl.

two owls in a wooden house, closeup of photo with soft focus

Owl in captivity on Vancouver Island.

Magic bird Great Gray Owl, Strix nebulosa, hidden of tree trunk with spruce tree forest in backgrond, wide angle lens photo

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

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