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A Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) perched and resting in a tree, bird of prey.

Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl

Image of Eastern Screech Owl detail of back of head as it looks out to hunt

Owl in captivity on Vancouver Island.

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) - nocturnal bird

Close up of eurasian eagle owl against black background

Wildlife. Owl fly in autumn forest. Owl in orange wood, yellow eye. Long-eared Owl, Asio otus, with orange oak leaves during autumn. Wildlife scene from nature, Sweden. Bird flight, open wings.

Long-eared owl (Asio otus)

Short-eared Owl portrait. Quiet owl looking at the infinite.

Screech Owl for sale is being sold in the traditional market in Jakarta

Wildlife photography.

Wild tawny owl (Strix aluco) chick sitting on a branch.

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.

Long-eared owl sleeping in the sunlight

The long-eared owl, Asio otus, preys on small mammals and birds.

A Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) perched and resting in a tree, bird of prey.

Owls Portrait. owl eyes

A portrait of a along eared owl

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

side view of eagle owl

A Tawny Owl perching on a tree trunk in woodland scenic

Owl taking a pose

royal owl portrait

European Eagle Owl - Close-up Portrait

small baby owl bird close portrait with black eyes foreground view

Wildlife photography.

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.

$The short-eared owl is a species of typical owl. Owls belonging to genus Asio are known as the eared owls, as they have tufts of feathers resembling mammalian ears. These \$

Long-eared owl in the night

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