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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.
Owl watching in camera. Isolated on White.
cute clay gray and beige cats with live home plants on a dark background
royal owl portrait
Owls, birds of the order Strigiformes, include about 200 species of mostly solitary and nocturnal birds of prey
Pattaya, Thailand - 22 December, 2023: Sculptures of Polar owls in Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden in Pattaya, Thailand
Little owl (Athene noctua), also known as the owl of Athena or owl of Minerva in the United Arab Emirates
January 29 2025, Akan, Hokkaido. The famous traditional Ainu Kotan village area of Akan in East Hokkaido. A popular tourist destination with traditional designs, food and crafts of the Ainu people.
Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) on a post.
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.
Great Horned Owl perched during an outdoor historical reenactment, Mantova
Tower owl in a keeper's hand during a bird show
Smart looking nosy burrowing owl with big eyes looking into the camera. Focused on eyes and beak. Blurred brown background and landscape format.
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Rock Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo bengalensis) in captivity at Terra Natura, near Benidorm, Spain
Wooden owl isolated on a wall, scaring away other birds
Owl reserve in Murcia, Spain
Eyes of an owl, close-up
Owl staring at camera
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this is a close up of a lesser sooty owl.  Farmers in Australia build nesting boxes for owls as they reduce the rodent population
Portrait of Great Grey Owl, Strix Nebulosa.
Eagle Owl ( Eurasian eagle-owl) Close up
A detailed image depicting a majestic eagle owl housed in an aviary in South Africa. The owl is notable for its intense orange eyes and vibrant, intricate feathers. The greenery around complements the natural aesthetic.
Great grey owl of Lapland - Profile portrait
Majestic owl perched on a stand, gazing intently. Symbolizes wisdom, observation, and the wild. Ideal for nature, education, and conservation projects.
Macro  - Forest - Europe, Romania, Suceava region
Photo of the yellow eye of a grey eagle owl. Only part of its face is visible
this is a close up of a  Lesser Sooty Owl. is a dark, medium-sized barn owl with no ear-tufts and a very short tail.
A Barn Owl sits high in a tree in Bookara, Western Australia
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