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Green-backed firecrown, Sephanoides sephaniodes
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Green-backed firecrown, Sephanoides sephaniodes
Green-backed firecrown, Sephanoides sephaniodes (Violet-crowned hummingbird, Trochilus sephanoides). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Hummingbirds, Edinburgh, W.H. Lizars, 1834
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored steel engraving showcases the vibrant plumage of the Green-backed Firecrown, Sephanoides sephaniodes, also known as the Violet-crowned Hummingbird, Trochilus sephanoides. The image is taken from Sir William Jardine's Naturalist's Library: Ornithology, specifically the volume dedicated to Hummingbirds, published in Edinburgh by W.H. Lizars in 1834. The Green-backed Firecrown is a small, iridescent hummingbird native to Central America. The male is easily identified by the bright violet crown on its head, contrasting with its emerald green back and rump. The female, on the other hand, has a duller green crown and a more subdued, greenish-brown back. This engraving captures the intricacies of the Firecrown's feathers, from the shimmering iridescence to the delicate veining. The artist's skill is particularly evident in the rendering of the bird's beak, which is both curved and hooked, perfectly adapted for extracting nectar from flowers. The Green-backed Firecrown is an important pollinator in its native habitats, feeding on nectar from a variety of flowers. It is also known to consume small insects, making it an essential component of its ecosystem. This beautiful and intricately detailed engraving is a testament to the natural world's beauty and the skill of the artist and engraver. It invites us to appreciate the intricacies of this small, vibrant hummingbird and the important role it plays in its ecosystem.
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