Apodiformes Collection (page 5)

Archilocus colubris, ruby-throated hummingbird
Plate 47 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Oxypogon guerinii cyanolaemus, bearded helmetcrest
Plate 41, hand coloured lihtograph by Richard Bowdler Sharpe from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Supplementary volume, (1861)

Hylonympha macrocerca, scissor-tailed hummingbird
Plate 27, hand coloured lithograph by Richard Bowdler Sharpe from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Supplementary volume, (1861)

Aglaeactis cupripennis, shining sunbeam
Plate 179, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.3, (1849-61)

Loddigesia mirabilis, marvellous spatuletail
Plate 161, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.3, (1849-61)

Thalurania columbica venusta, purple-crowned woodnymph
Plate 105, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.2, (1849-61)

Thalurania furcata refulgens, fork-tailed woodnymph
Plate 102, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.2, (1849-61)

Thalurania watertoni, long-tailed woodnymph
Plate 100, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.2, (1849-61)

Eulampis jugularis, purple-throated carib
Plate 82, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.2, (1849-61)

Topaza pella, crimson topaz
Plate 66, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.1, (1849-61)

Campylopterus ensipennis, white-tailed sabrewing
Plate 46, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.2, (1849-61)

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Apodiformes, a diverse order of birds known for their incredible aerial abilities and vibrant plumage, never fails to captivate our attention. From the mesmerizing sight of Common swifts gracefully soaring overhead in Wiltshire, UK, to the enchanting display of Calypte anna and Selasphorus rufus hummingbirds flitting about with unmatched agility. One cannot help but be awestruck by the Grey-rumped Tree Swift's elegant flight as it effortlessly glides through the air. And who could forget the breathtaking scene of a flock of Swifts screaming against a backdrop of blue sky and clouds in Monmouthshire? In South America, we are treated to extraordinary sightings like that of the Sword-billed hummingbird hovering in mid-air in North-Ecuador or the Violet-tailed sylph hummingbird displaying its iridescent beauty amidst Mindo's lush landscapes. The territorial battles between male Violet sabrewing hummingbirds leave us spellbound as they fiercely defend their territories. Meanwhile, Purple-throated hummingbirds proudly showcase their vibrant colors during courtship displays. For those lucky enough to witness it firsthand, an encounter with a Wine throated hummingbird engaging in its captivating courtship dance within Guatemala's Cloud forest is an experience never to be forgotten. And finally, there is nothing quite like observing a Violet-tailed sylph hummer gracefully landing after an impressive flight maneuver—a moment frozen in time yet filled with endless wonder. Apodiformes truly encompasses nature's most remarkable avian wonders—each species possessing unique characteristics that make them both awe-inspiring and unforgettable.