Dusky Eagle Owl

Dusky eagle owl rescued from poachers

A rescue team was able to capture a juvenile dusky eagle owl from evil poachers in Agra. The poachers had already trimmed off the owl’s talons in an obvious attempt to sell it in the market illegally. Driven by religious myths and superstitious beliefs, there are many who poach these birds for their different body parts like talons, skulls, bones, feathers, meat, and blood. These are then used as talismans, black magic, traditional medicines, etc The owl was then put back to its natural habitat.