White-throated Oreopyra (Oreopyra leucaspis), John Gould With what activity and perseverance the South American traveller, Warszewicz, scaled the sides of the volcano of Chiriqui, and how well his exertions were rewarded, the curious and interesting Humming-Bird represented on the accompanying Plate will testify. 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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