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Owl in the Night

close up eye and face of owl looking camera in dark background

Portrait of a spotted eagle-owl (Bubo africanus) on black, South Africa

Up-close shot of great-horned owl

Close up of eurasian eagle owl against black background

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.

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

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

Big Indonesian Owl with yellow eyes at night closeup

This photograph highlights the power and wisdom of one of the most majestic nocturnal birds of prey. Its vivid, intense eye captures the attention, revealing the quiet strength of this master of the night.

Burrowing Owl in the Dark

Digital drawing of a owl

Portrait of a Canadian Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) against a black background.

Ural owl with a black background

Owl close up portrait

Eyes of an owl, close-up

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

Portrait of an eagle owl at night

Close up of a Eurasian Eagle Owl against a dark background.

Barn Owl [Tyto alba]

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

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

Close-up image of an owl with striking yellow eyes and feather texture, captured with a blurred background. content focusing on wildlife, birds of prey, animal photography, and natural observation.

A wonderful wildlife photo, edited in an aesthetic and impressive way.

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.

Close-up portrait of a red owl with expressive eyes

Owl in captivity on Vancouver Island.

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