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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.

Portrait of a barn owl against a dark background

Owl staring at camera

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Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl

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Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

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

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

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Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Side view of beautiful Eagle owl close up.

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

Owl Barn (lat. Tyto alba), a species of Bird of prey in the barn owl family, is the most common bird of the barn owl genus in the world. Lives on almost all continents

Owl looking at camera. Close-up of the eyes of a white owl. Birds Raptors. Medium-sized birds.

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

Little owl close-up portrait. British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield. They undertake rescue and breeding programmes for release into the wild.

A close-up of a magnificent owl, captured during the day, showcasing its striking, vibrant orange eyes. The sharp contrast between the owl's soft, earthy feathers and the intense orange hue of its eyes draws immediate attention, giving it a mesmerizing, almost hypnotic appearance. The intricate details of its feathers are visible in the bright daylight, with the sunlight casting a soft glow on its face. The owl’s eyes, full of wisdom and mystery, seem to pierce through the lens, making this majestic creature appear both fierce and captivating in its serene daytime setting.

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

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

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

European Eagle Owl - Close-up Portrait

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Little owl - Chapada dos Guimaraes - Brazil

Great Horned Owl Portrait shot at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center in Carlsbad, San Diego, California.

Spotted Eagle Owl at the West Sussex Falconry

Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus nacurutu, Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia, Argentina.

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