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Birdwing butterflies are the giants of the butterfly world! The Common birdwing, like other birdwing butterfly species, was historically popular with collectors & has experienced declines in its habitat contributing to population declines.

Photo credit @Bhaiya Khanal

Swallowtail of the Month #1: Common Swallowtail (Troides helena)

Photo credit @Chooi-Khim Phon

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