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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.
The evil eyes. The Eagle Owl, Bubo bubo.
Headshot (profile view) of sullen long-eared owl against black background.
eagle owl near the tree
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 Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) is a species of eagle-owl that resides in much of Eurasia.
Daytime side view portrait of a single majestic Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo Bubo)   sitting still, looking straight ahead fully concentrated with defocussed trees in the background - shallow DOF
Siberian eagle owl
 Portrait of Owl with a serious face
Photo of the yellow eye of a grey eagle owl. Only part of its face is visible
Brown owl's eyes, close-up photo
Eurasian Eagle Owl in captivity on Vancouver Island.
Portrait of a female great horned owl standing still on a pole against a blurred background.
Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) resting on a wooden perch in a Danish wildlife enclosure with a rustic backdrop. The owl exhibits distinctive plumage and vivid orange eyes, embodying the essence of nature.
Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )
A large brown owl with a yellow eye stares at the camera. The owl's eyes are large and bright, and its feathers are brown and black. The owl appears to be looking directly at the viewer
The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo), species of eagle-owl resident in much of Eurasia
Portrait of a barn owl, with yellow eyes. Very close up
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
Owl close up portrait
Owl taking a pose
Portrait of wise owl with beautiful eyes
Eurasian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.
Close shot of the eyes of an eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo).
Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl
Daytime front view portrait of a single majestic Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo Bubo)  looking at the camera - brown autumn leaf colors defocussed in the background
A large owl with yellow eyes is staring at the camera. The owl's head is tilted to the side, and its eyes are wide open, giving it a curious and alert appearance. Concept of mystery and intrigue
Closed up nocturnal bird in silhouette, adult Brown wood-owl, low angle view, half shot, in the night sitting on the branch of tropical tree in nature of tropical moist montane forest, national park in high mountain of northern Thailand.
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The Bengal eagle-owl, also widely known as the Indian eagle-owl or rock eagle-owl, is a large horned owl species native to hilly and rocky scrub forests in the Indian Subcontinent. It is splashed with
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