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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.

Eagle Owl, (Bubo bubo) in the night. Halloween theme.

A Hume's hawk-owl or Hume's boobook owl with it's bright yellow eyes and perched on a dead tree branch in the forest at night with a dark background on the Andaman Islands. Also called Ninox obscura.

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.

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.

3D rendering of awakening owl sitting on tree. Illuminated by bright moonlight

Owl bird sitting on a branch and looking in the direction of big yellow eyes

Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) sitting on a pole in Gelderland in the Netherlands

$The Western Scops Owl (Otus scops, Eurasian Scops Owl, Common Scops Owl) is a species of bird in the genus Scops Owl, family Strigiformes.\nThis species is small in size and looks like tree bark. Its color ranges from gray-brown to brown-red. The ear feathers on its head are quite short and usually invisible. They may only be raised when frightened or threatened. The Western Scops Owl is nocturnal and often hides in the bushes or treetops$

Close-up of a great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) , dark mood, black background, copy space, vertical

$Large, stately owl, with prominent ears, large yellow eyes and powerful talons completely covered in feathers.\n\nFemales larger than males. Color in general ranging from pale gray to dark brown. Barred lower parts (light and dark). Pure white throat quite prominent when inflated (vocalizing).\n\nVoice: Diverse repertoire. The typical song is a sequence of low notes “huuu, huu-huuú, huuu, huuu” usually produced with the beak closed and the throat inflated. The male normally emits 4 to 5 notes per sequence and the female, 6 to 9 notes higher. The interval between the sequence of notes varies according to the degree of excitement of the bird.$

African Eagle Owl lookingtowards the camera at night with moon and clouds

Eurasian Eagle-owl - Bubo bubo. Picture taken in Extremadura.

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

A Eurasian eagle-owl perched on a branch on a black background

The horned owl sits on a branch against the backdrop of a full moon rising on a pine forest at night.

Daytime front view portrait of a single majestic Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo Bubo) sitting still on a bark and looking at the camera - green and brown autumn leaf colors defocussed in the background

A detailed image of an owl resting on a tree branch, showcasing its striking feathers and piercing eyes against a warm, golden-toned background, emphasizing the bird's natural beauty and serene elegance.

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