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Eagle Owl portrait taken at a Falconry Centre

Eyes of an owl, close-up

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.

view of an Eurasian eagle owl

The Eurasian eagle-owl is a species of eagle-owl that resides in much of Eurasia. It is also called the European eagle-owl and in Europe, it is occasionally abbreviated to just eagle-owl.

Side view of beautiful Eagle owl close up.

Close view of an Eurasian Eagle Owl

owl close-up portrait

Close shot of the eyes of an eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo).

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

European Eagle Owl - Close-up Portrait

Owl

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.

A close up of the head and shoulders of an eagle owl.

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

Portrait of a female great horned owl standing still on a pole against a blurred background.

Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl

eagle owl near the tree

Owl

Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

A rock eagle owl swoops down with its talons stretched out.

Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) is a species of large owl that resides in much of Eurasia. It is also called the European eagle-owl. large brown bird of prey

Close up of an Eagle Owl in flight on a clear white background.

Eyes of Eagle Owl on dark background.

flying bubo owl in nature

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

Eagle Owl (photo illustration)

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.

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