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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.

Brown Hawk-owl (Ninox scutulata) spotted outdoors in the wild

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.

Spotted wood owl

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

Close up of young barred eagle-owl, also called the Malay eagle-owl, is a species of eagle owl in the family Strigidae.

A spotted owl (Athene brahma) stands on a branch with big eyes. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Keoladeo Ghana National Park, India.

Spotted Owlet Bird Stock Photo

Jungle Owlet

Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, with its administrative centre, Sasan Gir, is a forest, national park and wildlife sanctuary near Talala. Besides Africa, Gir National Park is the only place in the world where lions roam free in the wild. Gir is a home to 40 species of mammals and over 400 species of birds. Gujarat, the north western state of India, encompasses part of site of the Indus Valley civilisation, the oldest known to mankind and is also home to some of the most historic sites and religious locations in India. The Rann of Kutch is famous for its arid desert like landscapes as well as wildlife such as the Wild Ass, together with Gir Forest, home to the only Asiatic Lions in the continent.

Spotted owlet on branch of tree at Hingolgadh sanctuary, Gujarat

Spotted wood owl

Owl in the Night

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 jungle owlet, or barred jungle owlet, is found in the Indian Subcontinent. The species is often found singly, in pairs or small groups and are usually detected by their calls at dawn and dusk.

Screech Owl for sale is being sold in the traditional market in Jakarta

Owl IN captured

$Ferruginous pygmy owl\nBird on branch.\nin the Pantanal Brazil.$

A striking close-up of a majestic Buffy Fish Owl, capturing its intense gaze and distinctive tufts in a dimly lit natural habitat, surrounded by shadowy foliage. The image conveys mystery and wilderness.

Giant eagle owl

$Image of Spotted Owlet (Athene brama). \nWith closed eyes$

$The dusky eagle-owl (Bubo coromandus) Found in forest and forest edge, plantation. Prefers watered and well wooded areas. Mango tree groves, and old tamarind and other densely foliaged trees are preferred.\nIt is a species of owl in the family Strigidae that is widespread in Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Thailand and listed as being of least concern by IUCN.\nThe nesting season is from November to April. \nThe nest is made of sticks in the fork of the trunk of a large tree preferably near water and often in the vicinity of human habitation.$

Pensive wild owl with yellow eyes in heart of Sumatra

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Asian barred owlet (Glaucidium cuculoides). Closeup photo.

An adorable owlet, fluffy and soft, gazes upward with its beak open. The close-up captures intricate feather details against a blurred green background. Sweet and charming!

A spotted owl takes off after landing on the road to catch prey

Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, with its administrative centre, Sasan Gir, is a forest, national park and wildlife sanctuary near Talala. Besides Africa, Gir National Park is the only place in the world where lions roam free in the wild. Gir is a home to 40 species of mammals and over 400 species of birds. Gujarat, the north western state of India, encompasses part of site of the Indus Valley civilisation, the oldest known to mankind and is also home to some of the most historic sites and religious locations in India. The Rann of Kutch is famous for its arid desert like landscapes as well as wildlife such as the Wild Ass, together with Gir Forest, home to the only Asiatic Lions in the continent.

Blakiston's Fish Owl

Pharaoh Owl (Bobo ascalaphus) in Dubai desert - United Arab Emirates

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