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Cairns Birdwing

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The Cairns Birdwing is a species of birdwing butterfly endemic to northeastern Australia, and is Australia's largest endemic butterfly species. Other common names include Cooktown Birdwing and Northern Birdwing. The name Cairns in its common name is a reference to the Queensland, Australia city in the region where this butterfly is found.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Graeme Ruck
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By Graeme Ruck

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Uploaded Sep 25, 2013. Captured Sep 23, 2013 10:24.
  • Canon EOS 1000D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm