Rothschild's birdwing  (Ornithoptera rothschildi)

Range

Restricted to the western part of the island of New Guinea, Indonesia (1) (5).

Habitat

This is a high elevation species, which inhabits rich, shrubby habitats in sheltered valleys and ravines that are protected from strong winds (6). Most records are from between 1,500 and 2,500 metres above sea level (4).