Talking about the gravity of the situation, Sohail Madan, Center Manager, CEC-Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary (ABWLS) Delhi, BNHS, concludes, “All types of owls are traded, be it for black magic, good luck, or religious ceremonies. This has been a long standing issue. Owls are very territorial and stay at the same spot for years. In order to save them from being killed, city dwellers must not disclose their whereabouts.”