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Rufous hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus
Rufous hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus (Ruff-necked or nootka humming-bird, Trochilus rufus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Hummingbirds Volume 2, Edinburgh, W.H. Lizars, 1833
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This exquisite hand-colored steel engraving showcases the vibrant and intricately detailed features of the Rufous Hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus. The image is taken from Sir William Jardine's Naturalists Library: Ornithology, specifically the volume dedicated to Hummingbirds, published in Edinburgh by W.H. Lizars in 1833. The Rufous Hummingbird, also known as the Ruff-necked or Nootka Hummingbird, is a small, iridescent bird native to North America. With a distinctive rufous (reddish-brown) throat and chest, this hummingbird is easily recognizable among its species. The male, as depicted in this engraving, is adorned with bright green and black feathers on its back, wings, and tail, contrasting sharply with its fiery chest. The female, on the other hand, has a duller, more subdued appearance with a white belly and a greenish-gray back. The Rufous Hummingbird is known for its agility and tenacity, able to hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping its wings 53 times per second. This hummingbird is also one of the longest migratory journeys among all birds, traveling up to 3,000 miles each year between its breeding grounds in Alaska and its wintering sites in Mexico and Central America. This beautiful hand-colored steel engraving not only captures the stunning appearance of the Rufous Hummingbird but also highlights the impressive craftsmanship of the time. The intricate details and rich colors bring the bird to life, making it a true masterpiece of natural history illustration.
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