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Little Owl Stood On A Post

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

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.

Ural Owl flying over snow

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

Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

eagle owl near the tree

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

Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

Brown owl's eyes, close-up photo

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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

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

A Tawny Owl perching on a tree trunk in woodland scenic

owl close-up portrait

A great horned owl hoots as night falls.

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

Portrait of a barn owl against a dark background

Close up Face of owl, nocturnal animals

view of an Eurasian eagle owl

Eyes of Eagle Owl on dark background.

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Owl in cage in ZOO.

Owl taking a pose

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