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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 eagle owl

Owl close up portrait

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

Eagle Owl portrait taken at a Falconry Centre

Side view of beautiful Eagle owl close up.

A great horned owl hoots as night falls.

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

Wise owl showing directions in the forest

Eyes of Eagle Owl on dark background.

Owl in the night

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.

Portrait of an eagle owl at night

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

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

Eagle Owl (photo illustration)

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

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

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.

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.

Extreme close-up of a owl with it's wings in motion on a black background

Side view and close-up of bird of prey, owl, in nature looking away

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

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

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.

Owl in the night with moon background

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