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Side view of beautiful Eagle owl close up.

The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)

Close view of an Eurasian Eagle Owl

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.

side view of eagle owl

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

royal owl portrait

Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl

eagle owl near the tree

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

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.

Juvenile trained Eurasian Eagle Owl sitting on a perch. Scientific name: Bubo bubo

Portrait of yellow eye owl isolated on white background. Watercolor style.

Bird of prey, Siberian eagle owl.

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

Eurasian Eagle Owl in captivity on Vancouver Island.

Eurasian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

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

A large owl is sitting on a wooden post. The owl has a curious look on its face

earasian eagle owl looking up

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

Beautiful birds eagle owl

Photo of the yellow eye of a grey eagle owl. Only part of its face is visible

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

Close-up of the face of a Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) - Spain

Royal owl in a display of birds of prey, power and size, detail of large bird, bird

A detailed image of an owl resting on a tree branch, showcasing its striking feathers and piercing eyes against a warm, golden-toned background, emphasizing the bird's natural beauty and serene elegance.

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