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Owl close up portrait

Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl

side view of eagle owl

Owl in captivity on Vancouver Island.

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.

Little owl close-up portrait. British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield. They undertake rescue and breeding programmes for release into the wild.

Portrait of yellow eye owl isolated on white background. Watercolor style.

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

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

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.

Burrowing Owl in the Dark

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

Closeup of owl in house of rescued animals

Little owl perched. British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield. They undertake rescue and breeding programmes for release into the wild.

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

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

A brown owl with yellow eyes is looking at the camera. The owl is sitting on a branch and he is curious about the photographer

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

eagle owl near the tree

White Owl

spotted wood owl portrait

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

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

Little owl perched. British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield. They undertake rescue and breeding programmes for release into the wild.

Owl looking at camera. Close-up of the eyes of a white owl. Birds Raptors. Medium-sized birds.

Portrait of a barn owl, with yellow eyes. Very close up

Bird of prey rotating its head

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