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birdwing

(ˈbɜːdˌwɪŋ)
n
(Zoology) a type of large, tropical butterfly
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Second weekend of shows are presented at the Birdwing Amphitheater Open Air Classroom- 3201 Via de la Valle, Del Mar 92014 from July 25th-27th.
What are featured include species that call Taiwan home, such as Lanyu's elegant scops-owl, the Magellan birdwing butterflies black-faced spoonbills , leopard cats green sea turtles , and more, said art director of the show Agi Chen .
Golden birdwing butterfly (Troides rhadamantus) species listed under CITES Appendix II, or threatened species.
The magnificent Rajah Brooke's Birdwing (Trogonptera brookiana brookiana), a prominent species due to its striking emerald green wing stripes, can be seen all year around.
This paper illustrates some of the varied contexts in which Lepidoptera conservation needs have arisen in urban areas of eastern Australia, and the scope of species management plans for three key species: Eltham copper butterfly Paralucia pyrodiscus lucida; Richmond birdwing butterfly Ornithoptera richmondia; and Golden sun-moth Synemon plana).
With fanciful names such as birdwing pearlymussel (Lemiox rimosus), Appalachian monkeyface (Quadrula sparsa), and rough rabbitsfoot (Q.
Life history and demographics of the endangered birdwing pearly mussel (Lemiox rimosus) (Bivalvia: Unionidae).
Some of the species easily sighted in the park are Southern Birdwing, the biggest butterfly in India, Common Rose, Crimson Rose, Blue Bottle, Common Jay, Common Mime, Imperial, Spot Sword Tail and the Lime Butterfly, besides endemic species like the Malabar Banded Peacock and the Blue Oakleaf.
EXQUISITE Attenborough marvels at Priam's birdwing butterfly