Humming Bird Collection (#2)

Spiders, insects and hummingbird on guava tree
Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. From Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium, 1726 edition. Date: 1726

Bird illustration
Tab 264 From Natural History of Jamaica (1725) by Sir Hans Sloane

Annas hummingbird (Calypte anna) hovering, near Saanich, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) adult male, in flight, feeding at lucifer flowers, U. S. A
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) adult male, in flight, feeding at lucifer flowers, U.S.A

Broad-billed Hummingbird Cyanthus latirostris California USA

Annas Hummingbird Calypte anna on garden fence San Diego California USA

Hummingbird Petroglyph at Petroglyph National Monument Albuqurque New Mexico USA

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Long-tailed Hermit Phaethornis supercilosus cephalus Canopy Tower Panama

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Violet-bellied Hummingbird damophila julie panamensis Canopy Tower Soberiana NP Panama

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Rufous-crested Coquette Lophornis delattrei lessoni male El Valle Panama

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Snowy-bellied Hummingbird Amazilia e edward El Valle Panama

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Rufous-crested Coquette Lophornis delattrei lessoni male El Valle Panama

Rufous-crested Coquette Lophornis delattrei lessoni male El Valle Panama

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Rufous-crested Coquette Lophornis delattrei lessoni male El Valle Panama

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Rufous-tailed Hummingbird Amazilia t tzacatl El Valle Panama

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Rufous-crested Coquette Lophornis delattrei lessoni male El Valle Panama

White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga m. melivora) feeding at hummingbird feeder Canopy Tower Lodge Soberiana NP Panama

Long-tailed Hermit (Phaethornis superciliosus cephalus) ay hummer feeder Canopy Tower lodge Soberiana NP Panama

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia t. tzacatl) El Valle Panama

The Humming Bird Geoglyph, aerial view, Nazca, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ica Region, Peru, South America

Purple-throated hummingbirds, female
In a fascinating example of sexual dimorphism and plant-animal relationships: the female hummingbird with a smaller body and long

Humming Bird Thomas B Florence Comic Natural History
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Humming bird lithograph 1890
Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania by B.H.Warren M.D. 1890

Hummingbird, engraved by Walter and Cohn (colour litho)
BAL40405 Hummingbird, engraved by Walter and Cohn (colour litho) by Gould, John (1804-81) & Richter, Henry Constantine (1821-1902) (after); Natural History Museum, London

Spathura Solstitialis
BAL38504 Spathura Solstitialis by Gould, John (1804-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: now classified as Ocreatus underwoodii peruanus; ); English, out of copyright

BridgemanArt Full Collection
OneVisionArt BridgemanArt Full Collection

Urochroa Bougieri
BAL38281 Urochroa Bougieri by Gould, John (1804-81); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Leucippus Fallax
BAL38280 Leucippus Fallax by Gould, John (1804-81); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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E5 Nest of Humming bird

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Female at Thistle, Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA

Male feeding on Petunia, New Braunfels, Texas, USA, September 2005
Ruby-throated Hummingbird Male, feeding on Petunia, New Braunfels, Texas, USA

Magnificent (Rivoli s) Hummingbird Eugenes fulgens Southern Arizona
Magnificent (Rivoli s) Hummingbird, Eugenes fulgens, Southern Arizona

Agyrtria niveipectus, 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 viridiceps, 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

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

Chalcostigma stanleyi vulcani, blue-mantled thornbill

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)

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

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

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)

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"Captivating Hummingbirds: A Glimpse into their Colorful World" Witness the wonders of nature as four hummingbirds delicately tend to their chicks in a cozy nest. These tiny creatures, known as Selasphorus rufus or rufous hummingbirds, display remarkable parenting skills. In Madera Canyon, Arizona, USA, a male hummingbird gracefully hovers over Nicotiana flowers while feeding on nectar. The vibrant colors of both bird and flower create a mesmerizing sight that showcases the beauty of this species (02435dt). Another stunning sighting is the Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus. This male hummer can be seen in flight as it skillfully feeds on Penstemon flowers. Its swift movements and iridescent feathers leave us in awe. John James Audubon's masterpiece "The Birds of America" introduces us to two more captivating species. The Black-throated mango (or mangrove) hummingbird displays its enchanting plumage against Audubon's intricate illustrations from 1827-1838. Similarly, the Ruby-throated hummingbird captivates with its vivid colors and delicate features. A glimpse into South America reveals yet another breathtaking sight - the Purple-throated hummingbirds flaunting their magnificent purple plumage. Their presence adds an extra touch of elegance to any natural setting. Hummingbirds are not only found in picturesque landscapes but also make appearances in unexpected places like phone cases adorned with their graceful image or even etched onto Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca—a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Peru. These agile birds are not just nectar lovers; they also play an essential role in maintaining ecological balance by preying on spiders and insects that inhabit guava trees alongside them.