Trochilidae Collection (#2)

Ensifera ensifera, Sword Billed Hummingbird, three long-beaked hummingbirds hovering by flowerheads
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Example from the family Trochilidae, Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746716 Example from the family Trochilidae, Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1834-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page 249. A Humming bird, in its nest, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670110 Page 249. A Humming bird, in its nest, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) female nectaring on Maximilian sunflower (Helianthus maximilianii). Hill Country, Texas, USA

Male Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) hovering / in flight sequence. Montane forest, Bosque de Paz, Caribbean slope, Costa Rica, Central America

Golden-tailed sapphire (Chrysuronia oenone) in flight. Pilcopata, Cuzco, Peru. May

Cattleya Orchid and Three Hummingbirds, 1871 (oil on wood)
4073418 Cattleya Orchid and Three Hummingbirds, 1871 (oil on wood) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 34.8X45.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; American, out of copyright

Hummingbird and Passionflowers, c. 1875-85 (oil on canvas)
3493197 Hummingbird and Passionflowers, c.1875-85 (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 50.8x30.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Hummingbird and Apple Blossoms, 1875 (oil on canvas)
3493205 Hummingbird and Apple Blossoms, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 31x35.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

Humming birds (colour litho)
960884 Humming birds (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humming birds, drawn for The Boys Own Paper by F L Fuller, 56 Paternoster Row)

Orchid Blossoms, 1873 (oil on canvas)
5673767 Orchid Blossoms, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 38.1 x 30.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Heade took three trips to South America)

Green thorntail hummingbird ( Discosura conversii) feeding at flower, Buenaventura Reserve, Ecuador

Black-crested coquette (Lophornis helenae) juvenile male visiting Porterweed (Stachytarpheta sp) Turrialba, Costa Rica

Magnificent hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens) male, Talamanca Range, Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, Costa Rica

Blue-chested hummingbird (Amazilia amabilis) male feeding from flower, Costa Rica, Central America

Scintillant Hummingbird (Selasphorus scintilla) female drinking on Fuchsia flower, Cerro de la Muerte, Costa Rica

Violet-tailed sylph hummingbird (Aglaiocercus coelestis) Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Purple-throated mountain gem (Lampornis calolaemus) Volcano Poas, Costa Rica

Ecuadorian hillstar (Oreotrochilus chimborazo) male flying from a patch of Flowers of the andes (Chuquiraga jussieu) after feeding.ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿ Cotopaxi National Park, Ecuador.ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿

Hummingbird (Trochilidae) feeding on flower, silhouetted at sunset, Talamanca mountains, Costa Rica

Velvet-purple coronet hummingbird (Boissonneaua jardini) visits a flower in cloud forest, Choco region, Northwestern Ecuador

Golden-Tailed Sapphire (Chrysuronia oenone) Sumaco National Park, Napo, Ecuador

Green-crowned woodnymph (Thalaurania fannyi) Mashpi, Pichincha, Ecuador

Sword-billed hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) Yanacocha, Pichincha, Ecuador

White-throated Mountain Gem (Lampornis castaneoventris), Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) group of three with one in flight, Savegre, Costa Rica

Violet sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) Costa Rica

Two Hummingbirds with Their Young, c. 1865 (oil on canvas)
3366958 Two Hummingbirds with Their Young, c.1865 (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 33x27.9 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; American, out of copyright

Jungle Orchids and Hummingbirds, 1872 (oil on canvas)
3247949 Jungle Orchids and Hummingbirds, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 46.4x58.4 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; American, out of copyright

Rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) feeding from Heliconia flower (Heliconia champneiana) La Selva Field Station, Costa Rica

Territorial Rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) guarding Heliconia in bloom (Heliconia champneiana) La Selva Station, Costa Rica

Violet headed hummingbird (Klais guimeti) female visiting Porterweed (Stachytarpheta sp.) Braulio Carrillo National Park, Costa Rica

Green-crowned brillian hummingbird (Heliodoxa jacula) visiting Torch ginger (Etlingera elatior), Poas Volcano National Park Costa Rica

Black-crested coquette (Lophornis helenae) juvenile male visiting Porterweed (Stachytarpheta)
Black-crested coquette (Lophornis helenae) juvenile male visiting Porterweed (Stachytarpheta sp) Turrialba, Costa Rica

Velvet-purple coronet (Boissonneaua jardini). Mashpi, Pichincha, Ecuador

Buff-tailed coronet (Boissonneaua flavescens) drinking nectar from a flower. Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Buff-Tailed Coronet hummingbird (Boissonneaua flavescens) flying to flower, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Violet-fronted brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri) Ecuador

Green-crowned brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) Mashpi Cloud Forest Reserve, Ecuador

Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri), adult females feeding on blooming Fuchsia, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), female in flight feeding on Petunia flowers, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Copper-rumped Hummingbird (Amazilia tobaci), Trinidad and Tobago

Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris) male with Honey Bee, Arizona, USA

Annas Hummingbird (Calypte anna), British Columbia, Canada

The sparkling-tailed woodstar (Tilmatura dupontii), aka the sparkling-tailed hummingbird. From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882

Female Annas Hummingbird perched on a Lucifer Crocosmia plant in the evening sunlight
Evening light illuminating a female Annas Hummingbird (Calypte anna) perched on a Lucifer Crocosmia (Montbretia) plant; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

Hummingbird in flight, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Hummingbird in flight with blur of moving wings; Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Hummingbird perched on a branch, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Hummingbird perched on a branch; Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Hummingbird with colourful plumage perched on a branch; Atlin, British Columbia, Canada

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Trochilidae, commonly known as hummingbirds, are a fascinating family of birds that captivate us with their vibrant colors and incredible flight abilities. This illustration showcases the beauty of these tiny creatures as they hover in mid-air. One such remarkable species is the Sword-billed hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera), found in North-Ecuador. With its long bill resembling a sword, it gracefully hovers while feeding on nectar from flowers. In Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador, we find the enchanting Violet-tailed sylph hummingbird (Aglaiocercus coelestis). Its iridescent plumage and long tail feathers make it a true spectacle to behold. The male Violet sabrewing hummingbird (Campylopterus hemileucurus) fiercely guards its territory against intruders. Its striking violet coloration adds to its majestic presence. Imagine witnessing the Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae), perched delicately on a vine. As the world's smallest bird, this immature male is truly an extraordinary sight to see on Zapata Peninsula. The Purple-throated hummingbirds mesmerize us with their radiant purple throat feathers. The males proudly display their vibrant colors during courtship rituals. Protective cases designed specifically for these delicate creatures are essential for preserving their beauty and fragility – hence the term "Hummingbird Case. " In this image titled "Humming Birds - 4, " we witness multiple species gathered together in harmony, showcasing nature's diversity at its finest. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) can be seen enjoying Bee Balm flowers (Monarda sp). These tiny birds migrate across vast distances each year to reach their breeding grounds. High up in Guatemala's Cloud forest near Atitlan Volcano lies another stunning species: Wine throated hummingbird (Selasphorus ellioti).