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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)

Pensive wild owl with yellow eyes in heart of Sumatra

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.

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

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

eagle owl near the tree

royal owl portrait

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

Close-up of an owl

Owl taking a pose

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

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.

Blakiston's Fish Owl (Bubo blakistoni) in Hokkaido, Japan

An owl perched on a perch waiting for game. Head, ring, tranquillity, eyes, beaks, fur, feathers, texture, out-of-focus 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.

Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl

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

A brown owl is sitting on a log. The owl has a large, yellow eye and a pointed beak. The scene is peaceful and quiet, with the owl looking out into the distance

An owl standing on a branch ready to fly away. He is looking directly into the camera which gives him a fierce look.

Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

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

Close-up of a Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus), isolated on natural background, in captivity, in a demonstration of birds of prey.

Two captive owls looking at camera

Owls are called a philosopher of forest. They are very wise bird.

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

Brown owl's eyes, close-up photo

Single eagle resting on a branch near the woodland edge and open wetlands.

Close-up of an owl looking at the camera

Daytime front view close-up of a single majestic Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo Bubo) with spread wings upwards taking off from a bark towards, and looking at, the camera - sky and trees in the background [series 1/3]

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