Goliath Birdwing

Ornithoptera goliath, the Goliath birdwing, is a birdwing butterfly found in New Guinea. It is the second largest butterfly in the world, after the Queen Alexandra's birdwing. Scientific Name: Ornithoptera goliath Range: New Guinea Size: Wingspan up to 28 cm — second largest butterfly in the world Status: Endangered ID Notes: Males have iridescent green-and-black wings; females are large, dark with yellow markings. Behavior / Notes: Highly sought-after by collectors. CITES-protected. Limited to specific rainforest habitats.