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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
side view of eagle owl
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 view of an Eurasian Eagle Owl
Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )
Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.
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European Eagle Owl - Close-up Portrait
Blakiston's Fish Owl (Bubo blakistoni) in Hokkaido, Japan
two owls in a wooden house, closeup of photo with soft focus
Close-up of the face of a Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) - Spain
Eyes of an owl, close-up
eagle owl near the tree
Siberian eagle owl
Bird of prey rotating its head
The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)
Close up of a Eurasian Eagle Owl against a dark background.
Close-up of a Western Siberian Eagle Owl sitting on the branch
Close shot of the eyes of an eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo).
Owl looking at camera.  Close-up of the eyes of a white owl.  Birds Raptors.  Medium-sized birds.
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Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl
Daytime side view portrait of a single majestic Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo Bubo)   sitting still, looking straight ahead fully concentrated with defocussed trees in the background - shallow DOF
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an eurasian eagle owl (Bubo bubo sibiricus) with prey between the claws
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