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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 Owl with a serious face

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 near the tree

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.

Owl taking a pose

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

Outline of an owl against a black background. European eagle owl.

Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl

Owl in captivity on Vancouver Island.

Eagle Owl portrait taken at a Falconry Centre

Eagle Owl in a man's glove at a medieval market - Spain

Eurasian Eagle Owl in Zoo. Belgrade City, Serbia.

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

The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)

A majestic Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) perched calmly on a wooden structure enveloped in South African greenery. Its piercing orange eyes contrast with the aged timber, creating a serene and poetic woodland scene.

Brown owl's eyes, close-up photo

royal owl portrait

Portrait of a sleeping owl in the zoo.

Side view of beautiful Eagle owl close up.

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

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

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

Bird of prey, Siberian eagle owl.

Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) resting on a wooden perch in a Danish wildlife enclosure with a rustic backdrop. The owl exhibits distinctive plumage and vivid orange eyes, embodying the essence of nature.

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