Apodiformes Collection (#4)

Agyrtria brevirostris, hummingbird display
As Curator and Preserver to the Museum of the Zoological Society of London, in 1851 John Gould compiled an exhibition of stuffed hummingbirds, which were displayed in 24 custom-made cases

Hummingbird specimen
As Curator and Preserver to the Museum of the Zoological Society of London, in 1851 John Gould compiled an exhibition of stuffed hummingbirds, which were then displayed in 24 custom-made cases

Humming bird nest
A humming bird nest collected by Captain Cook 1st voyage in Rio de Janiero

Hummingbird display case
As Curator and Preserver to the Museum of the Zoological Society of London, in 1851 John Gould compiled an exhibition of stuffed hummingbirds, which were displayed in 24 custom-made cases

Agyrtria leucocaster, hummingbird display
As Curator and Preserver to the Museum of the Zoological Society of London, in 1851 John Gould compiled an exhibition of stuffed hummingbirds, which were then displayed in 24 custom-made cases

Agyrtria candida, hummingbird display
As Curator and Preserver to the Museum of the Zoological Society of London, in 1851 John Gould compiled an exhibition of stuffed hummingbirds which were displayed in 24 custom-made cases

Archilochus colubris, ruby-throated hummingbird
Drawing 58 (Ewan 20) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Chalcostigma stanleyi vulcani, blue-mantled thornbill

Threnetes niger cervinicauda, pale-tailed barbthroat
Plate 14, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.1, (1849-61)

Phaethornis anthophilus, pale-bellied hermit
Plate 24, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.1, (1849-61)

Apus apus, common swift
Plate 3 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Picture No. 10717365
The Hummingbird case on display in the Natural History Museums Bird Gallery

Aerodramus leucophaeus, Polynesian swiftlet
Ff. 168. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Hirundo peruviana and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Hummingbirds in a cabinet
One of twenty-four images detailing specimens inside the hummingbird cabinet in the Natural History Museums Bird Gallery

John Goulds hummingbird cases
As Curator and Preserver to the Museum of the Zoological Society of London, in 1851 John Gould compiled an exhibition of stuffed hummingbirds which were displayed in 24 custom-made cases

Chlorostilbon aureoventris, glittering-bellied emerald hummi
Collected by Sir Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander, in Rio de Janeiro in November 1768 during Captain James Cooks first voyage

Hemiprocne mystacea, moustached treeswift
Plate 24 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 1, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

Ramphodon naevius, saw-billed hermit
Plate 1, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilidae or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.1, (1849-1861)

Chaetura pelagica, chimney swift
Plate 158 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Anthracothorax nigricollis, black-throated mango
Plate 184 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Hummingbird
Plate 337, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Phlogophilus hemileucurus, Ecuadorian piedtail
Plate 360, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861)

Calliphlox amethystina x Chlorostilbon mellisugus
Plate 259, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Chlorostilbon alice, green-tailed emerald
Plate 357, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Chlorostilbon canivetii, Canivets emerald
Plate 351, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Chlorostilbon angustipennis, Columbian emerald
Plate 363, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Heliothrix aurita phainolaemus, black-eared fairy
Plate 215, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Coeligena torquata torquata, collared inca
Plate 251, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Sephanoides sephanoides, green-backed firecrown
Plate 265, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Amazilia amazilia dumerilii, Amazilia hummingbird
Plate 305, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Anthracothorax sp. mango
Plate 43 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

Trochilus polytmus, red-billed streamertail

Heliodoxa imperatrix, empress brilliant
Plate 192, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.4, (1849-61)

Amazilia violiceps, violet-crowned hummingbird
Plate 285, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Panterpe insignis, fiery-throated hummingbird
Plate 336, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861)

Chlorostilbon elegans, Goulds Emerald

Archilocus colubris, ruby-throated hummingbird
Plate 47 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Oxypogon guerinii cyanolaemus, bearded helmetcrest
Plate 41, hand coloured lihtograph by Richard Bowdler Sharpe from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Supplementary volume, (1861)

Hylonympha macrocerca, scissor-tailed hummingbird
Plate 27, hand coloured lithograph by Richard Bowdler Sharpe from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Supplementary volume, (1861)

Aglaeactis cupripennis, shining sunbeam
Plate 179, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.3, (1849-61)

Loddigesia mirabilis, marvellous spatuletail
Plate 161, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.3, (1849-61)

Thalurania columbica venusta, purple-crowned woodnymph
Plate 105, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.2, (1849-61)

Thalurania furcata refulgens, fork-tailed woodnymph
Plate 102, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.2, (1849-61)

Thalurania watertoni, long-tailed woodnymph
Plate 100, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.2, (1849-61)

Eulampis jugularis, purple-throated carib
Plate 82, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.2, (1849-61)

Topaza pella, crimson topaz
Plate 66, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.1, (1849-61)

Campylopterus ensipennis, white-tailed sabrewing
Plate 46, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.2, (1849-61)

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Apodiformes, a diverse order of birds known for their incredible aerial abilities and vibrant plumage, never fails to captivate our attention. From the mesmerizing sight of Common swifts gracefully soaring overhead in Wiltshire, UK, to the enchanting display of Calypte anna and Selasphorus rufus hummingbirds flitting about with unmatched agility. One cannot help but be awestruck by the Grey-rumped Tree Swift's elegant flight as it effortlessly glides through the air. And who could forget the breathtaking scene of a flock of Swifts screaming against a backdrop of blue sky and clouds in Monmouthshire? In South America, we are treated to extraordinary sightings like that of the Sword-billed hummingbird hovering in mid-air in North-Ecuador or the Violet-tailed sylph hummingbird displaying its iridescent beauty amidst Mindo's lush landscapes. The territorial battles between male Violet sabrewing hummingbirds leave us spellbound as they fiercely defend their territories. Meanwhile, Purple-throated hummingbirds proudly showcase their vibrant colors during courtship displays. For those lucky enough to witness it firsthand, an encounter with a Wine throated hummingbird engaging in its captivating courtship dance within Guatemala's Cloud forest is an experience never to be forgotten. And finally, there is nothing quite like observing a Violet-tailed sylph hummer gracefully landing after an impressive flight maneuver—a moment frozen in time yet filled with endless wonder. Apodiformes truly encompasses nature's most remarkable avian wonders—each species possessing unique characteristics that make them both awe-inspiring and unforgettable.