Birdwing Butterfly Ornithoptera Alexandrae. Beautiful Butterfly In Wildlife. Isolate On White Background Royalty-Free Stock Photo

The Birdwing butterfly Ornithoptera alexandrae is a large and spectacular species of butterfly from the family Papilionidae. Found in parts of Australia and New Guinea, it is renowned for its striking colouration and large size—females may reach a wingspan of up to 11 cm. Its wings are mainly black with yellow accents around the edges, and sporting a large red patch near the apex of each forewing.The natural habitats of the Birdwing butterfly are rainforest regions and other areas with tall trees and high humidity. Due to deforestation and habitat destruction, this species is listed as "vulnerable" by the World Conservation Union and is a protected species in Australia.In addition to its impressive beauty, the Birdwing butterfly is important as a pollinator of many native plants in its habitat. It has a slow and gentle flight, which makes it well suited to transferring pollen within and among flowers.