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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.

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

A rock eagle owl swoops down with its talons stretched out.

Owl face close-up. Sqare.

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Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Portrait of a barn owl against a dark background

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

Flying Ural Owl in the wild.

Eagle owl at flying display

A Tawny Owl perching on a tree trunk in woodland scenic

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

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

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A brown owl is sitting on a log. The owl has a large, yellow eye and a pointed beak. The scene is peaceful and quiet, with the owl looking out into the distance

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Brown owl's eyes, close-up photo

Cute brown owl chick held in hand with bright yellow eyes in outdoor setting

A Tawny Owl perching on a tree trunk in woodland scenic

Owl staring at camera

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

Side view of beautiful Eagle owl close up.

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

Owl taking a pose

Eyes of an owl, close-up

Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

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The Bengal eagle-owl, also widely known as the Indian eagle-owl or rock eagle-owl, is a large horned owl species native to hilly and rocky scrub forests in the Indian Subcontinent. It is splashed with

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