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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), species of eagle-owl resident in much of Eurasia

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

Owl taking a pose

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

side view of eagle owl

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

Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl

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.

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.

Eagle Owl portrait taken at a Falconry Centre

Close up of a Eurasian Eagle Owl against a dark background.

Close view of an Eurasian Eagle Owl

Bird of prey, Siberian eagle owl.

The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)

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

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

Blakiston's Fish Owl (Bubo blakistoni) in Hokkaido, Japan

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

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

Close-up image of a Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) perched against a wooden fence backdrop. The bird's orange eyes stand out, showcasing its alert and majestic presence in a rustic outdoor setting.

Brown owl's eyes, close-up photo

Eurasian Eagle Owl in captivity on Vancouver Island.

Close up of an Eagle Owl in flight on a clear white 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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