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Portrait of Eurasian Eagle-Owl, Bubo bubo, a species of eagle owl in front of white background

European Eagle Owl - Close-up Portrait

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

Close-up of an owl

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Bird of prey, Siberian eagle owl.

Portrait of a European eagle owl. Bird with orange eyes.

The evil eyes. The Eagle Owl, Bubo bubo.

Portrait of a barn owl, with yellow eyes. Very close up

A close up of an Eagle Owl's (Bubo Bubo) head.

Eurasian Eagle Owl in captivity on Vancouver Island.

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.

side view of eagle owl

Siberian eagle owl

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

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.

Owl close up portrait

Eurasian Eagle Owl, Bubo Bubo, detail portrait in the rain, wildlife photo in the forest with a green background, Czech Republic. Bird in the forest, wildlife nature. Wildlife in the dark forest. Rainy weather

Portrait of wise owl with beautiful eyes

Close-up of a Eurasian eagle-owl with striking orange eyes and detailed plumage, set against a blurred gray background.

royal owl portrait

Portrait of a large eurasian eagle-owl, close-up picture

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.

eagle owl near the tree

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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

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