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Owl close up portrait

The evil eyes. The Eagle Owl, Bubo bubo.

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

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

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 near the tree

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

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

A brown owl with yellow eyes is looking at the camera. The owl is sitting on a branch and he is curious about the photographer

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.

Digital drawing of a owl

Close view of an Eurasian Eagle Owl

Bird of prey, Siberian eagle owl.

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

Eurasian Eagle Owl in captivity on Vancouver Island.

Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Portrait of an eagle owl. Animal in close-up. Bubo bubo. Bird with orange eyes.

an eurasian eagle owl (Bubo bubo sibiricus) with prey between the claws

Owl looking at camera. Close-up of the eyes of a white owl. Birds Raptors. Medium-sized birds.

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

The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo)

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

side view of eagle owl

A detailed image of an owl resting on a tree branch, showcasing its striking feathers and piercing eyes against a warm, golden-toned background, emphasizing the bird's natural beauty and serene elegance.

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

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