About Southern Birdwing:
- The Southern Birdwing, also called the 'Sahyadri Birdwing', is a large and striking butterfly endemic to South India, primarily in the Western Ghats.
- Scientific Name: Troides minos
- It is India’s second largest butterfly
- It is the state butterfly of Karnataka.
- Habitat and Distribution:
- Found in the Western Ghats.
- Found in diverse habitats from lowland evergreen forests near the coast to mixed deciduous forests, dry scrub, and agricultural fields.
- Conservation Status:
○ IUCN Red List: Least concern.
