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Ornismya Collection

"Discover the Enchanting World of Ornismya: A Fascinating Array of Hummingbirds" Get ready to be mesmerized by the stunning beauty and grace of these exquisite creatures

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Sombre hummingbird, Aphantochroa cirrochloris

Sombre hummingbird, Aphantochroa cirrochloris (Ornismya simplex, Trochilus cirrochloris), albino variety. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Red-tailed comet, Sappho sparganurus

Red-tailed comet, Sappho sparganurus, and rufous-collared kingfisher, Actenoides concretus.Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Ruby-topaz hummingbird, Chrysolampis mosquitus

Ruby-topaz hummingbird, Chrysolampis mosquitus, and tufted coquette, Lophornis ornatus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Swallow-tailed hummingbird, Eupetomena macroura

Swallow-tailed hummingbird, Eupetomena macroura (Ornismya hirundinacea). Mature adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Canivets emerald, Chlorostilbon canivetii. Almost adult

Canivets emerald, Chlorostilbon canivetii. Almost adult
Canivets emerald, Chlorostilbon canivetii (Ornismya canivetti). Almost adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Amazilia hummingbird (dumerilii), Amazilia

Amazilia hummingbird (dumerilii), Amazilia amazilia dumerilii (Ornismya dumerilii). Adult male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Green-tailed trainbearer, Lesbia nuna

Green-tailed trainbearer, Lesbia nuna (Ornismya nuna). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural History of the Colibri

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Long-billed starthroat, Heliomaster longirostris. Juvenile

Long-billed starthroat, Heliomaster longirostris. Juvenile
Long-billed starthroat, Heliomaster longirostris (Ornismya superba). Juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Racket-tail hummingbird, Ornismya platura, juvenile

Racket-tail hummingbird, Ornismya platura, juvenile. (Booted racket-tail, Ocreatus underwoodii?) Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Berylline hummingbird, Amazilia beryllina. Adult male

Berylline hummingbird, Amazilia beryllina. Adult male
Berylline hummingbird, Amazilia beryllina (Ornismya arsinoe). Adult male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural

Background imageOrnismya Collection: White-eared hummingbird, Basilinna leucotis, female

White-eared hummingbird, Basilinna leucotis, female
White-eared hummingbird, Basilinna leucotis, Ornismya arsennii, female. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural History

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Wieds hummingbird, Ornismya wiedii

Wieds hummingbird, Ornismya wiedii
Wieds or Neuwieds hummingbird, Trochilus cyanogenys or Ornismya wiedii. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural History

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina. Almost adult

Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina. Almost adult
Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina (Ornismya amethistina). Almost adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Plovercrest, Stephanoxis lalandi (Ornismya

Plovercrest, Stephanoxis lalandi (Ornismya
Plovercrest or black-breasted plovercrest, Stephanoxis lalandi (Ornismya delalandii), juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Wedge-tailed sabrewing, Campylopterus pampa. Male

Wedge-tailed sabrewing, Campylopterus pampa. Male
Wedge-tailed sabrewing, Campylopterus pampa (Ornismya pampa). Male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural History of

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Allens hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin. Juvenile female

Allens hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin. Juvenile female
Allens hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin (Ornismya sasin). Juvenile female. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Lucifer sheartail, Calothorax lucifer, juvenile

Lucifer sheartail, Calothorax lucifer, juvenile
Lucifer sheartail, Calothorax lucifer (Ornismya cyanopogon), juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural History

Background imageOrnismya Collection: White-bellied woodstar, Chaetocercus mulsant, juvenile

White-bellied woodstar, Chaetocercus mulsant, juvenile
White-bellied woodstar, Chaetocercus mulsant (Ornismya cyanopogon), juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Blue-throated mountaingem, Lampornis clemenciae, female

Blue-throated mountaingem, Lampornis clemenciae, female
Blue-throated mountaingem, Lampornis clemenciae (Ornismya clemenciae), female. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Annas hummingbird, Calypte anna, juvenile

Annas hummingbird, Calypte anna, juvenile
Annas hummingbird, Calypte anna (Ornismya anna), juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural History of

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Violet-crowned hummingbird, Amazilia violiceps, female

Violet-crowned hummingbird, Amazilia violiceps, female. (Oiseau-mouche a couronne violette, Ornismya sephanioides). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Gilded sapphire, Hylocharis chrysura. Adult male

Gilded sapphire, Hylocharis chrysura. Adult male
Gilded sapphire, Hylocharis chrysura (Ornismya chrysura). Adult male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural History

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Green violetear, Colibri thalassinus

Green violetear, Colibri thalassinus (Ornismya anais). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural History of the Colibri

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Blue-tailed emerald, Chlorostilbon mellisugus

Blue-tailed emerald, Chlorostilbon mellisugus (Golden-green hummingbird, Trochilus prasina). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Background imageOrnismya Collection: White-chinned sapphire, Hylocharis cyanus

White-chinned sapphire, Hylocharis cyanus (Blue-green hummingbird, Trochilus cyaneus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (Tricoloured humming-bird, Trochilus tricolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Background imageOrnismya Collection: Nest of humming bird attached to a leaf (engraving)

Nest of humming bird attached to a leaf (engraving)
2788497 Nest of humming bird attached to a leaf (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nest of humming bird attached to a leaf)


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"Discover the Enchanting World of Ornismya: A Fascinating Array of Hummingbirds" Get ready to be mesmerized by the stunning beauty and grace of these exquisite creatures. From the sombre hummingbird, Aphantochroa cirrochloris, with its subtle yet captivating colors, to the vibrant red-tailed comet, Sappho sparganurus, each species is a testament to nature's artistry. Witness the dazzling display of the ruby-topaz hummingbird, Chrysolampis mosquitus, as it flits from flower to flower like a tiny jewel in motion. Marvel at the swallow-tailed hummingbird, Eupetomena macroura, with its elegant tail feathers trailing behind it as it hovers effortlessly in mid-air. Behold the almost adult Canivets emerald, Chlorostilbon canivetii, showcasing hints of its future brilliance. Admire the Amazilia hummingbird (dumerilii), Amazilia for its delicate features and iridescent plumage that seems to change color with every angle. The green-tailed trainbearer, Lesbia nuna will captivate you with its striking emerald-green body and long tail feathers that resemble an artist's brushstroke. Observe how even in their juvenile stage like the long-billed starthroat Heliomaster longirostris they exude charm and elegance beyond their years. The racket-tail hummingbird Ornismya platura enchants us with its unique racket-shaped tail feathers while still being a juvenile - imagine what wonders await when it reaches maturity. The berylline hummingbird Amazilia beryllina steals hearts with its shimmering turquoise plumage that glistens under sunlight. Don't miss out on observing nature's subtlety through female white-eared hummingbirds Basilinna leucotis or experience the vibrant colors of Wieds hummingbird Ornismya wiedii.