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

The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) is a species of eagle-owl that resides in much of Eurasia.

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.

European Eagle Owl - Close-up Portrait

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A close up of an Eagle Owl's (Bubo Bubo) head.

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

Side view of beautiful Eagle owl close up.

Close view of an Eurasian Eagle Owl

Portrait of a European eagle owl. Bird with orange eyes.

Close-up of an owl

The evil eyes. The Eagle Owl, Bubo bubo.

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Close-up of a Eurasian eagle-owl with striking orange eyes and detailed plumage, set against a blurred gray background.

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

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

Portrait of wild rock eagle owl holding on the branch of tree and rock. Close up shot of rock eagle owl.

Portrait of wise owl with beautiful eyes

Close-Up Portrait Of Owl

Portrait of a calling eagle owl.

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