Some butterflies flutter. Some dance on the wind. But the Birdwing Butterfly—it soars.

With wings that stretch nearly a foot across, this giant of the skies is the largest butterfly in the world. It moves not like an insect, but like a bird, commanding the air with elegance and power. For centuries, its beauty made it a target—hunted, collected, and stolen. Yet, like all truly majestic things, the Birdwing remains untamed, soaring above the hands that sought to claim it.

In this episode of Gleam of Butterflies, we explore:

🦋 The Birdwing’s astonishing size and graceful flight—why it moves more like a bird than a butterfly.

🦋 The history of obsession—how its rarity made it one of the most sought-after species in the world.

🦋 Its ties to royalty, power, and freedom—what this butterfly symbolizes across cultures.

🦋 Why some creatures are meant to be admired, not owned.

Join Adrian Adair, The King of Butterflies, as we journey into the realm of the untouchable, the extraordinary—the Birdwing.