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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.

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

The evil eyes. The Eagle Owl, Bubo bubo.

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Eurasian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

Brown owl's eyes, close-up photo

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Eagle Owl (photo illustration)

A large brown owl with a yellow eye stares at the camera. The owl's eyes are large and bright, and its feathers are brown and black. The owl appears to be looking directly at the viewer

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

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.

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

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Portrait of eagle owl

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European Eagle Owl - Close-up Portrait

The photo was taken in Edinburgh Uk.

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Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

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

An owl looks straight ahead at the camera. rr

A close up of the head and shoulders of an eagle owl.

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