Refulgent Wood-Nymph (Thalurania refulgens), John Gould The bird figured in the accompanying Plate, to which I have given the name of Thalurania refulgens, is distinguished from most of the other members of the genus by its large size, its extreme beauty and strongly contrasted markings. 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."