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Little Owl Stood On A Post

Owl on white background. Owl isolated

Owl IN captured

A sleepy owl on the branch with isolated background

eagle owl near the tree

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), with its distinctive, vivid orange eyes, stands elegantly on a wooden perch against a rustic fence, creating a compelling visual in a serene Danish setting.

Gufo africano nello zoo

Barn Owl [Tyto alba]

Eagle Owl portrait taken at a Falconry Centre

Little Owl Stood On A Post With Pink Campion Wild Flower In The Foreground

A Tawny Owl perching on a tree trunk in woodland scenic

eurasian owl, eurasian owl, bubo bubo

A Long-Eared Owl (Asio Otus) snoozing on a branch with a dark background

A majestic Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Bubo bubo) perched calmly on a wooden structure enveloped in South African greenery. Its piercing orange eyes contrast with the aged timber, creating a serene and poetic woodland scene.

Blakiston's Fish Owl

A large owl is sitting on a wooden post. The owl has a very large head and is looking at the camera. The owl's eyes are open and it is staring at the viewer. The owl's feathers are brown and white

Owl in captivity on Vancouver Island.

Ural owl with a black background

Athene noctua or mochuelo with copy space for text

Owl staring at camera

raptor in introd in val aoste in italy

Snowy owl ,Monochrome

Little owl - Chapada dos Guimaraes - Brazil

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.

Barn owl looking backwards towards the camera,, isolated on black

A large owl with yellow eyes is staring at the camera. The owl's head is tilted to the side, and its eyes are wide open, giving it a curious and alert appearance. Concept of mystery and intrigue

Great Horned Owl on a black background, black and white image

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

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