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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.
The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)
Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) sitting high up in a tree in a forest during winter. The bird of prey is resting and looking around in the woodland in Overijssel, Netherlands.
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
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
Close shot of the eyes of an eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo).
Close view of an Eurasian Eagle Owl
Portrait of The 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]
Owl taking a pose
Photo of the yellow eye of a grey eagle owl. Only part of its face is visible
Eagle Owl portrait taken at a Falconry Centre
Single eagle  resting on a branch near the woodland edge and open wetlands.
Siberian eagle owl
Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) resting on a wooden perch in a Danish wildlife enclosure with a rustic backdrop. The owl exhibits distinctive plumage and vivid orange eyes, embodying the essence of nature.
European Eagle Owl - Profile portrait
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Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )
Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.
Portrait of an eurasian eagle owl outdoors in a forest.
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
royal owl portrait
Owl  IN captured
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The Eurasian eagle-owl is a species of eagle-owl, a type of bird that resides in much of Eurasia.
Portrait of a barn owl, with yellow eyes. Very close up
Portrait of a female great horned owl standing still on a pole against a blurred background.
Daytime front view portrait of a single majestic Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo Bubo)  looking at the camera - brown autumn leaf colors defocussed in the background
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