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False – they spend about 80% of their time in water hunting fish which they can’t really do in the North Pole because it’s surrounded by ice.
8 Magellan Birdwing
Wingspan: 7 inches (18 cm)
Distribution Area: The Philippines and Taiwan
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Prominent Colors: Black, yellow
In addition to its population being well-distributed across the Philippines, the Magellan Birdwing is also found on Orchid Island, which is part of Taiwan. The yellow patches on the wings might first appear to be extremely similar to those of other birdwing butterflies, but they actually play off the light and reflect different colors, such as blue and green, at different angles! Both male and female butterflies are known for being brightly colored.
Did you know?
This butterfly species is named after the explorer Ferdinand Magellan who died in the Philippines in 1521.
7 Chimaera Birdwing
Wingspan: 7.5 in (19 cm)
Distribution Area: Papua New Guinea
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Prominent Colors: Black, green.
This butterfly is named for the Chimaera of Greek legend, which was comprised of three or more different animals. This species inhabits rainforested areas of Indonesia and has a habitat elevation limit of around 2,800 meters. The population is most densely concentrated around the Central Range montane rainforests, where the butterflies tend to flutter around the tree canopies.
Did you know?
Male Chimaera Birdwings have a pair of red tufts on the undersides of their abdomens.
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