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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

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

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

A Cape Eagle Owl Bubo Capensis

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl

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

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

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

Siberian eagle owl

Close side view of an owl with textured feathers and orange-yellow eyes. Great for use in ornithology content, wildlife exhibits, or editorial pieces on forest raptors.

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

Bird of prey, Siberian eagle owl.

Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

royal owl portrait

Owl, big round eyes with an angry face

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

$Portrait of eurasian eagle-owl \nor Iberian eagle-owl, the larger owl. The Eurasian eagle-owl is largely nocturnal in activity, as are most owl species, with its activity focused in the first few hours after sunset and the last few hours before sunrise.$

The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)

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

Eurasian Eagle Owl close up with nature 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

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

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