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Close view of an Eurasian Eagle Owl

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.

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

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Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl

Owl taking a pose

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.

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Eurasian Eagle Owl in captivity on Vancouver Island.

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

Close-up of the face of a Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) - Spain

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

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

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 a Carpathian eagle owl. Bird with yellow eyes against a black background.

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

Closeup image of the eurasian eagle owl seen from the side

Majestic close-up view of a Eurasian eagle-owl displaying its piercing orange eyes and intricate plumage in a serene natural setting, showcasing the beauty and grandeur of raptors.

A brown owl is sitting on a log. The owl has a large, yellow eye and a pointed beak. The scene is peaceful and quiet, with the owl looking out into the distance

Bird of prey, Siberian eagle owl.

Up-close shot of great-horned owl

Photo of the yellow eye of a grey eagle owl. Only part of its face is visible

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