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European Eagle Owl, asio otus, Adult in Flight

Long-eared owl at the moment of takeoff on a black background

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.

Eagle Owl is the Europe’s largest owl. Size: Length 59–73 cm, wingspan 138–170 cm, weight 1.6–3 kg (male), 2–4 kg (female). Description: Short tail, broad winds, blunt head with long ear tufts and “burning” orange eyes.

Owl close up portrait

Ural owl resting on a tree branch in mixed forest. Known for its silent flight and deep hooting call, this large owl inhabits European and Asian woodlands.

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

EUROPEAN EAGLE OWL bubo bubo, ADULT IN FLIGHT, NORMANDY IN FRANCE

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.

eagle owl isolated on black with one eye closed

A closeup of the Eurasian eagle-owl flying against dark background. Bubo bubo.

Owl in the night

Eagle Owl portrait taken at a Falconry Centre

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

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

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

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Portrait of an eurasian eagle owl outdoors in a forest.

The evil eyes. The Eagle Owl, Bubo bubo.

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

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

Eurasian Eagle-Owl or Bubo bubo, one of the largest species of owl, sitting on a perch

Owl in the night with moon background

European Eagle Owl, bubo bubo, Adult in Flight, Taking off

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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