Jelski’s Wood-Nymph (Thalurania jelskii), John Gould Jelski’s Wood-Nymph was discovered by the well-known Polish traveller after whom the species is named, at Soriano in Peru. This illustration has been restored to its original vibrancy by enhancing colors and removing unwanted marks. A monograph of the Trochilidæ, or family of humming-birds was published between 1849 and 1887 by English ornithologist John Gould. This monumental work depicts and describes all the known species of hummingbirds at the time - comprising 418 lithographic plates and information on 537 species."
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Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany