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Close up snowy owl eye with wooden background

Snowy owl looking at you, motion blur in wings.The white bird of prey, Bubo Scandiacus or Arctic Owl, or Snowy Owl, is an endangered species

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.

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

owl close-up portrait

A Tawny Owl perching on a tree trunk in woodland scenic

Portrait of young spotted owlet outdoor

Portrait of a snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) against a dark background.

Side view of beautiful Eagle owl close up.

A large owl is sitting in a cage. The cage is made of wire and has a mesh top

eagle owl near the tree

A photo of a Snow Owl looking in the line of Camera against green background. High quality photo

A Tawny Owl perching on a tree trunk in woodland scenic

Flying Ural Owl in the wild.

A white snowy owl looking rather happy..

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

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Great Grey Owl in flight in the forest of Alberta, Canada

Owl taking a pose

Portrait of a barn owl against a dark background

Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

Cute brown owl chick held in hand with bright yellow eyes in outdoor setting

Brown owl's eyes, close-up photo

Close-up photo of a majestic eagle owl sitting on a wooden branch inside a metal and mesh aviary. The bird's striking orange eyes, feather tufts, and patterned plumage stand out against the geometric lines of the enclosure, highlighting wildlife kept in captivity for conservation or exhibition

Close-up shot of an owl with intricate feather patterns perched on a wooden box, tied with a rope. The background is blurred, highlighting the owl and the wooden box.

Wildlife nature.

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