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Binominal Nomenclature.
London, 1894-1895.
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Systematic Index.
IX.
46. Cyanolesbia, Stej.
1. gorgo, Reich.
2. meridana, Boucard
3. coelestis, Gould . .
4. mocoa, Del. and Bourc.
5. Columbiana, Boucard
6. boliviana, Gould . .
7. griseiventris, Tacz
47. Neolesbia, Salv. ..
I. nerkhorni, Berl. . .
6. THALURANIDAE
48. Thalurama, Gould
1. glaucopis, Gmel...
2. columbica, Bourc. and Mul
3. valenciana, Boucard
4. townsendi, Ridgvv.
5. eryphile, Less.
6. fanniae, Bourc. and Del
7. hypochlora, Gould
8. watertoni, Bourc. .
g. furcata, Gmel.
10. refulgens, Gould . .
11. nigrofasciata, Gould
12. boliviana, Boucard
49. Gmelinius, Boucard
I. bicolor, Gmel.
50. Phaeoptila, Gould
I. sordida, Gould
51. Iache, Elliot
1. latirostris, S\v.
2. magica, Muls. and Verr.
3. doubledayi, Bourcier
4. nitida, Salv. and Godm.
5. lawrencei, Ridgw.
.. 96
4
.. 96
5
.. 97
6
.. 97
7
.. 97
8
.. 98
9
. 98
10
•• 99
II
•• 99
12
.. 99
13
55-
7. CHLOROLAMPIDAE
52. Chlorolampis, Cab. and
Heine
1. auriceps, Gould . .
2. forficata, Ridgvv. . .
3. caniveti. Less.
4. osberti, Gould
5. salvini. Cab. and Heine
53. Sporadinus, Bon. . .
1. ricordi, Gerv.
2. elegans, Vieill.
3. maugei, Vieill.
54. CHi.oROsriLBON, Gould
1. pucherani, Bourc. and Mul
2. wiedi, Boucard
3. egregius, Heine. . .
56.
57-
PAGE
splendidus, Vieill. .. 121
, chrysogaster, Bourc. . . 121
, inexpectata, Berlp. . . 122
speciosus, Boucard .. 122
angustipennis, Fras. . . 123
pumilus, Gould . . . . 398
melanorhynchus, Gould . . 123
assimilis, Lawr. . . . . 124
. panamensis, Boucard .. 124
atala, Less. . . . . 124
Smaragdochrysis, Gould .. 125
iridescens, Gould. . .. 125
Ptochoptera, Elliot .. 126
, iolaema, Reich. .. .. 126
Prasitis, Cab. and Heine . . 127
. . 100
I. prasma, Less.
127
. . 100
2. stuebeli, Meg.
128
Is. lot
3. daphne, Bon.
128
. . 102
58. Panvchlora, Cab. and Heine
129
. . 102
I. aliciae, Bourc. and Muls. . .
129
.. 103
2. micans, Salv.
130
.. 104
3. euchloris, Reich. . .
130
. . 104
4. poortmani, Bourc.
130
.. 105
5. russata, Salv. and Godm. . .
131
.. 105
6. stenura, Cab. and Heine . .
131
. . io5
. . io5
.. 107
.. 108
8. AMAZILHDAE ..
132
.. 108
. . 109
59. Damophila, Reich.
133
. . 109
I. typica, Bon.
133
. . no
2. panamensis, Berl.
134
. . no
60. Cyanophaia, Reich.
134
. . no
I. caeruleigularis, Gould
134
. . Ill
2. goudoti, Bourc. . .
135
. . Ill
61. Arinia, Muls.
136
.. 112
I. boucardi, Muls. . .
136
62. Chrysuronia, Bon.
137
I. aenone. Less.
137
. . 112
2. longirostris, Berl.. .
138
3. humboldti, Bourc. and Muls.
138
4. neera, Less, and Del.
139
.. 113
5. buckleyi, Boucard
140
.. 113
6. eliciae, Bourc. and Muls. . .
140
..113
7. chrysura, Less. . .
141
.. 114
8. ruficoUis, Vieill. . .
141
.. 115
63. Polyerata, Heine
142
.. 115
I. amabilis, Gould ..
142
.. 116
2. decora, Salv.
399
.. 116
3. rosenbergi, Boucard
399
.. 117
64. Hylocharis, Boie.
143
.. 118
I. sapphirina, Gmel.
143
.. 119
2. guianensis, Boucard
144
Is. 119
3. larasiliensis, Boucard
144
. . 120
4. cyanea, Vieill.
144
. . 120
5. rostrata, Berlp. . .
400
Systematic Index.
6. viridiventris, Bcrl.
7. bartletti, Gould . ,
8. lactea, Less.
9. speciosa, Boucard
65. Agyrtria, Reich...
1. leucogaster, Gmel.
2. viridicauda, Berl.
3. allcni, Elliot
4. compsa, Heine
5. nitidifrons, Gould
6. tephrocephala, Vieill.
7. tobaci, Gmel.
8. apicalis, Gould . .
g. maculicauda, Gould
10. nigricauda, Elliot
11. niticauda, Elliot ..
12. fluviatilis, Gould . .
13. luciae, Lawr.
14. norrisi, Bourc.
15. breviiostris, Less.
16. versicolor, Nordm.
17. Candida, Bourc. and Muls.
66. Uranomitra, Reich.
1. franciae, Bourc. and Muls.
2. cyanicollis, Gould
3. salvini, Brewster..
4. pelzeni, Tpcz.
5. neglecta, Elliot . .
6. viridiceps, Gould..
7. taczanowskii, Sclat.
8. Columbiana, Boucard
g. milleri, Bourc.
10. whitelyi, Boucard
11. niveipectus, Cab. and Heine
67. Cyanomyia, Bon. . .
1. cyanocephala, Less.
2. quadricolor, Vieill.
3. violiceps, Gould . .
4. viridifrons, Elliot..
5. salvini, Brewster..
6. guerrerensis,Salv.andGodm
7. microrhyncha, Elliot.
68. Leucippus, Bon. . .
1. chionogaster, Tsch.
2. chlorocercus, Gould
3. viridicauda, Berlp.
6g. Leucochloris, Reich.
I. albicollis, Vieill.. .
70. AiTHURUS, Cab. and Hein
1. polytmus, L.
2. taylori, Rotsch. . .
71. Euphrrusa, Gould
1. e-ximia, Del.
2. poliocerca, lilliot..
3. egregia, Sclat. and Salv
72. Callipharus, Elliot
I. nigriventris, Lawr.
145
73-
145
I
146
74-
400
I
146
75-
147
I
147
2
148
3
148
76.
149
I
149
77-
150
I
150
2
151
78.
151
I
152
79-
152
I
153
80.
153
I
154
2
155
3
155
4
156
5
156
6
157
7
400
8
158
9
158
81.
159
I
159
2
160
3
161
4
161
5
162
6
162
7
163
8
163
82.
164
I
164
2
—
3
165
4
165
5
165
6
166
7
166
8
401
9
167
10
167
II
168
12
168
13
402
14
169
15
169
16
170
17
170
i8
171
19
171
20
Elvira, Muls. and Verr.
, chionura, Gould . .
Lawrencius, Boucard
. cupreiceps, Lawr.
Polytmus, Brisson
. thaumantias, L.
. viridissimus, Vieill.
. leucorhous, Sclat. and Salv
DOLEROMYIA, BoH.
. fallax, Bourc.
Basilinna, Boie . .
. leucotis, Vieill.
, xanthusi, Lawr. . .
Timolia, Muls.
. lerchi, Muls. and Verr.
Eucephala, Reich.
. grayi, Del. and Bourc.
Chlorestes, Reich.
, cyanogenys, Wied.
. caerulea, Vieill. . .
, chlorocephala, Bourc.
, smaragdo-caerulca, Gould
, caeruleo-lavata, Gould
. hypocyanea, Gould
, pyropygia, Salv. and Godm
. subcaerulea, Elliot
, scapulata, Gould..
Saucerottia, Bon.
, erythronota. Less.
. feliciae, Less.
. wellsi, Boucard . .
, hoffmanni, Cab. and Heine
sophiae, Bourc. and Muls.
. saucerottei, Del.
, cyanifrons, Bourc.
, nunezi, Boucard
Amazilia, Reich. . .
, amazili. Less.
. forreri, Boucard . .
, leucophaea, Reich.
, alticola, Gould
. dumerili. Less.
, graysoni, Lawr. . .
. cinnamomea. Less.
, yucatanensis, Cab.
, cerviniventris, Gould
, castaneiventris, Gould
. fuscicaudata. Eras.
, lawrencii, Elliot . .
, viridigaster, Bourc.
, iodura, Saucerotte
lucida, Elliot
edwardi, Del.
, niveiventris, Gould
cupreicauda, Salv. and Godm
beryllina, Licht. . .
ocai, Gould
Systematic Index.
XI.
PAGE
205
206
21. sumichrasti, Salv.
22. mariae, Bourc.
23. cyanura, Gould . .
9. HELIANGELIDAE .. 207
83. Margarochrysis, Reich. .. 207
I. aurescens, Gray . . . . 208
84. Clytolaema, Gould .. 208
1. rubinea, Gmel. .. .. 209
2. rubinoides, Bourc. and Muls. 210
3. aequatorialis, Gould .. 210
4. cervinigularis, Salv. .. 211
85. Panoplites, Gould .. 211
1. flavescens, Lodd. . . .. 212
2. matthewsi, Bourc. .. 212
3. jardinei, Bourc. .. .. 213
86. Topaza, Gray .. .. 214
1. pella, L. . . . . . . 214
2. p}ra, Gould .. ..215
87. Lamprolaema, Reich. .. 216
I. rhami, Less. .. .. 216
88. CoELiGENA, Less... .. 217
I. clemenciae, Less. . . 217
8g. Delattria, Bp. .. .. 218
1. henrici, Less, and Del. .. 218
2. margaritae, Salv. and Godm. 219
3. viridipallens,Bourc.and Muls. 219
4. sybille, Salv. and Godm. . . 220
90. Oreopyra, Gould .. 221
1. leucaspis, Gould . . .. 221
2. cinereicauda, Lawr. . . 222
3. hemileuca, Salv. .. .. 222
4. calolaema, Salv. . . . . 223
5. pectoralis. Salv. . . . . 223
91. Warszewiczia, Boucard .. 224
I. viola, Gould . . . . 224
92. Heliotrypha, Gould . . 225
1. exortis, Eraser . . . . 225
2. micrastur, Gould.. .. 226
3. barrali, Muls. and Verr. .. 227
4. speciosa, Salv. . . . . 228
5. simoni, Boucard . . . . 228
93. Heliangelus, Gould .. 229
1. clarissae, Long . . . . 229
2. henrici, Boucard .. .. 230
3. strophianus, Gould . . 230
4. violicollis, Salv. .. ..231
5. laticlavius, Salv. .. ..231
6. spencei, Bourc. . . . . 232
7. amethjsticoUis, d'Orb and
Lafr. .. .. ..233
8. mavors, Gould . . . . 233
9. rotschildi, Boucard . . 234
94. Panterpe, Cab. . . . . 234
I. insignis, Cab. and Heine .. 235
PAGE
95. Aglaeactis, Gould . . 235
1. cupripennis, Bourc. and Muls. 236
2. caumatonota, Gould . . 236
3. castelnaudi, Bourc. andMuls. 237
4. pamela, d'Orb and Lafr. . . 238
96. Lafkesnaya, Bp... .. 239
1. flavicaudata. Eraser . . 239
2. cinereorufa, Boucard . . 240
3. gayi, Bourc. and Muls. .. 241
97. Erebenna, Muls. and Verr. 242
I. derbiana, Del. and Bourc. . 242
98. Engyete, Reich. .. .. 243
1. alinae, Bourc. . . . . 243
2. dyboskii, Tacz. . . . . 244
99. Spathura, Gould.. .. 244
1. undervvoodi. Less. .. 245
2. melananthera, Jard. .. 246
3. solstitialis, Gould .. 247
4. addae, Bourc. . . . . 247
5. annae, Berl. and Stolz. . . 248
6. peruana. Gould . . . . 248
7. cissiura, Gould . . . . 249
100. Threptria, Reich. . . 249
1. aureliae, Bourc. and Muls. 250
2. russata, Gould . . . . 250
3. assimilis, Elliot . . . . 250
4. lugens, Gould .. .. 251
5. squamata, Gould.. .. 251
loi. Eriocnemis, Reich. .. 252
1. nigrivestis, Bourc. and Muls. 252
2. ventralis, Salv. . . . . 253
3. vestita, Longuem. . . 253
4. aurea, Meyer . . . . 254
5. chrysorama, Elliot . . 255
6. godini, Bourc. . . . . 255
7. evelinae, Ernst, and Hart. 256
8. cupreiventris. Eras. . . 256
g. albogulaiis, Boucard .. 257
10. dyselius, Elliot. .. .. 257
11. incultus, Elliot .. .. 258
12. simplex, Gould . . . . 258
13. sapphiropygia, Tacz. .. 258
14. glaucopoides, d'Orb and Lufr. 259
15. luciani, Bourc. . . . . 260
16. mosquerae, Gray.. .. 260
17. isaacsoni, Parz. .. .. 261
102. Pterophan'es, Gould .. 262
1. temmincki, Boiss. . . 262
2. peruvianus, Boucard . . 263
10. HELIANTHEIDAE .. 263
103. DiPHLOGAENA, Gould .. 263
1. iris, Gould . . . . 263
2. hesperus, Gould . . . . 264
Xll.
Syste?natic Index.
PAGE
104. Helianthea, Gould .. 265
1. violifera, Gould .. .. 265
2. osculans, Gould . . . . 266
3. dichioura, Tacz. .. .. 267
4. eos, Gould . . . . 267
105. Hypochrysia, Reich. . . 268
1. bonapartii, Boiss. .. 268
2. helianthea, Less... .. 269
3. nigra, Boucaid .. .. 270
106. Calligenia, Muls. . . 270
I. lutetiae, Del. and Bourc. . . 270
107. Eudosia, Muls. .. .. 271
I. traviesi, Muls. and Verr. .. 271
108. HoMOPHANiA, Reich. .. 272
1. torquata, Boiss. .. .. 272
2. fulgidigula, Gould . . 273
3. insectivora, Tsch. . . 274
4. conradi, Bourc. . . . . 275
5. inca, Gould . . . . 275
6. lawrencii, Boucard . . 276
log. Urochroa, Gould .. 277
I. bougueri, Bourc. . . . . 277
no. BouRciERiA, Bp.. . .. 277
1. prunellii, Bourc. and Muls. 278
2. assimilis, Elliot ■ . . . 278
3. purpurea, Gould .. .. 279
4. wilsoni, Del. and Bourc. . . 279
III. Lampropygia, Cab. and H. 280
1. coeligena. Cab. .. .. 280
2. Columbiana, Elliot .. 281
3. boliviana, Gould . . . . 281
PAGE
119. Eugenia, Gould .. .. 294
I. imperatrix, Gould .. 294
120. DociMASTES, Gould .. 295
I. ensiferus, Boiss. . . . . 295
121. Eugenes, Gould.. .. 296
1. fulgens, Sw. .. ,. 296
2. spectabilis, Lawr. . . 297
12. FLORICOLIDAE .. 298
122. Heliomaster, Bp. .. 299
I. furcifer, Shaw .. .. 299
123. Lepidolarynx, Reich. .. 300
I. mesoleucus. Tern. .. 300
124. Floricola, Elliot .. 301
1. longirostris, Vieill. .. 302
2. pallidiceps, Gould . . 303
3. constanti, Del. .. .. 304
13. HEMISTEPHANIDAE .. 305
125. Hemistephania, Reich. .. 305
1. ludoviciae, Bourc. and Muls. 306
2. veraguensis, Salv. . . 307
3. johannae, Bourc. . . . . 307
4. gnianensis, Boucard . . 308
11. HELIODOXIDAE
112.
Leadbeatera, Bp.
. 282
126
I.
grata, Bp.
. 283
I
113-
Hylonympha, Gould
. 284
2
I.
macrocerca, Gould
. 284
127
114.
Heliodoxa, Gould
. 285
I
I.
jacula, Gould
. 285
2
2.
jamesoni, Bourc. . .
. 286
3
3-
henrici, Lawr.
. 287
4
115-
Lampraster, Tacz.
. 287
128
I.
branicki, Tacz. . .
. 288
I
116.
Xanthogenyx, d'Ham
. 288
129
I.
salvini, d'Ham
. 288
I
2.
hyposticta, Gould
. 289
2
3-
alexandri, Boucard
. 290
3
117.
Iolaema, (jould . .
. 290
4
I.
schreibersi, Bourc.
. 291
5
2.
whitelyana, Gould
. 292
6
3-
luminosa, ICUiot . .
. 292
7
118.
Sternoclyta, Gould
. 293
8
I.
cyanipectus, Gould
• 293
9
14. PETASOPHORIDAE
ScHisTES, Gould. .
geoffroyi, Bourc. and Muls
albogularis, Gould
Hei.iothrix, Boie
auritus, Gmel.
auriculatus, Licht.
barroti, Bourc.
violifrons, Gould . .
Pinarolaema, Gould
buckleyi, Gould . .
Petasophora, Gray
serrirostris, Vieill.
cyanotis, Bourc. . .
cabanisi, Lawr. . .
thalassina, Sw.
anais, Less
corruscans, Gould
rubrigularis, Elliot
germana, Godm. and Salv
delphinae, Less.. .
309
309
310
311
311
312
313
314
314
315
315
316
3ie
317
318
318
319
320
320
321
321
SYSTEMATIC INDEX.
ORDER TROCHILl.
1. FAM. TROCHILIDAE.
1. Trochilus, Linne
1. colubiis, Linne
2. alexandri, Bourc. and Mul
3. violajugulum, Jeff
2. Calypyte, Gould .
1. costae, Bourc.
2. floresi, Gould
3. annae, Less.
4. helenae, Lemb. .
3. Mellisuga, Briss. .
I. minima, Lin.
4. Selasphorus, Sw.
1. rufus, Sw.
2. scintilla, Gould .
3. ardens, Salv.
4. platycercus, Sw. .
5. flammula, Salv. .
6. torridus, Salv.
5. Catharma, Elliot .
I. ortura. Less.
6. Atthis, Reich.
1. heloisae. Less, and Del.
2. ellioti, Ridgw.
7. Stellula, Gould .
I. calliope, Gould .
8. Calothorax, Gray.
1. lucifer, Sw.
2. pulchra, Gould
g. AcESTRURA, Gould.
1. mulsanti, Bourc. .
2. heliodori, Bourc. .
3. decorata, Gould .
4. micrura, Gould .
10. Chaetocercus, Gray
1. jourdani. Bourc. . .
2. rosae, Bourc. and Muls
3. berlepschi, Simon
4. bombus, Gould . .
5. burmeisteri, Sclat.
11. TiLMATURA, -Reich.
I. duponti, Less.
12. MvRTis, Reich. ..
1. fannyi, Less.
2. yarelli, Bourc.
2
13. Rhodopis, Reich. . .
. 22
2
I. vesper. Less.
. 22
3
2. atacamensis, Leyb.
• 23
3
14. Thaumastura, Bon.
• 23
4
I. corae. Less, and Garn.
• 23
4
15. Heliactin, Boie. . .
. 24
5
I. cornuta, Max.
• 24
5
16. Dorycha. Reich.
• 25
6
I. enicura, Vieill.
• 25
6
2. elizae, Less, and Del.
. 26
6
3. bryanthae, Lawr. . .
• 27
7
4. evelynae, Bourc. . .
. 28
7
5. lyrura, Gould
. 28
8
17. Calliphlox, Boie.
. 29
9
I. amethystina, Gmel.
• 29
9
2. roraimae, Boucard
• 30
0
3. mitchelli, Bourc...
• 30
13
18.
13
I
14
2
14
3
14
4
15
5
15
6
16
7
16
8
17
9
17
10
17
II
18
12
18
19.
19
I.
19
2
20
3
20
4
21
5
21
20.
21
I
12 2. LOPHORNIDAE .. .. 31
LoPHORNis, Less... .. 31
. ornatus, Bodd. . . . . 32
. gouldi, Less. . . . . 32
, magnificus, Vieill. . . 33
. helenae, Del. . . . . 34
. adorabilis, Salv. . . . . 34
, pavoninus, Salv. and Godm. 35
, verreauxi, Bourc... .. 36
hauxwelli, Boucard . . 37
chalybea, Vieill. . . • • 37
stictolophus, Salv. and Elliot 38
, delattrei. Less. . . • • 39
, regulus, Gould . . • • 39
GouLDiA, Bon. .. ..40
langsdorffi, Bon. and Vieill. 40
. melanosternum, Gould . , 41
, popelairei, Dubus . . 41
conversi, Bourc. and Muls. 42
, loetitiae, Bourc. . . . . 43
DiscuRA, Reich. .. ••44
, longicauda, Gmel. ,. 44
VIU.
Systematic Index.
3. CEPHALOLEPIDAE
21. Cephai-olepis, I-odd.
1. delalandei, Vieill.
2. loddigesi, Gould . .
22. LoDDiGi siA, Gould
1. mirabdis, Buurc. . .
2. sp. Boucard
23. Klais, Reich.
1. guimcti, Bourc. ..
2. merriti, Lawr.
24. Anthocephala, Cab.
1. floriceps, Gould ..
2. berlepschi, Salv. . .
25. MicitocHERA, Gould
1. albocoronata, Gould
2. parvirostris, Lawr.
26. Bellona, Muls. and Verr.
1. cristata, L.
2. superba, Boucard
3. exilis, Gmel.
4. emigrans, Lawr. . .
27. Abeillia, Bon.
I. typica, Bon.
28. Chkysoi.ampis, Boie.
I. moschitus, L.
29. Eus PEPHANUS, Reich.
1. galeritus, Mol.
2. burtoni, Boucard..
3. fernandensis, King
4. leyboldi, Gould . .
30. Patagona, Gray . .
1. gigas, Vieill.
2. peruviana, Boucard
3. boliviana, Boucard
4. METALLURIDAE.
31. Oreonympha, Gould
I. nobilis, Gould
32. OxYPOGON, Gould..
1. guerini, Boiss.
2. stuebeli, Meg.
45 36.
45
2.
46
3-
46
4-
47
5-
48
6.
49
7-
49
8
49
9
50
10.
50
II
51
12.
397
13-
51
M
51
37-
51
I
52
38.
52
I
53
2
53
3
54
4
55
39-
55
I
56
2
56
3
57
40.
57
r
5«
2
58
41.
60
I
60
42.
60
I
6i
2
61
cyanolaemus, Salv. and Godm. 65
lindeni, Parz.
33. EuPOGONUS, Muls. and Verr.
I. herrani, Bon.
34. Lampkopogon, Bon.
I. ruficeps, Gould . .
35. Chalcostigma, Reich.
1. heteropogon, Boiss.
2. olivacea, Lawr. . .
3. stanleyi, Bourc. and Muls.. .
Metalluka, Gould
opaca, Licht.
jelskyi, Cab.
chloropogon, Cab. and He
eupogon, Cab.
smaragdinicoUis, Gray
peruviana, Boucard
t)rianthina, Lodd
, griseocyanea, Boucard
, quitensis, Gould
, aeneicauda, Gould
, baroni, Salv.
atrigularis, Salv. . .
, priniolina, Bourc.
, williami, Bourc. and Del.
AVOCETTINUS, Bon.
. eur\ pterus, Lodd.
Adelomvia, Bp. . .
. melanogenys, Fras.
. simplex, Boucard
. inornata, Gould . .
. chlorospila, Gould
Urosticte, Gould
. benjamini, Bourcier
. intermedia, Tacz.
. ruficrissa, Lawr. . .
Augastes, Gould
. superbus, Vie 11. . .
. lumachellus. Less.
Phlogophilus, Gould
. hemileucurus, Gould
Ramphomicron, Bon.
. microrhynchum, Boiss.
. dorsale, Salv. and Godm.
5. LESBIDAE
• 70
• 70
• 71
ne 72
• 72
• 73
73
74
75
75
75
397
397
76
77
77
78
78
79
80
80
80
81
82
83
83
84
84
84
85
85
86
43. ZODALIA, Muls.
87
62
I. ortoni, Lawr.
87
62
2. glyceria, Bon.
88
63
3. caroli, Bourc.
88
63
44. Sappho, Reich.
89
64
I. sparganura, Shaw
89
65
2. phaon, Gould
90
65
45. Lesbia, Lesson
91
66
I. nuna. Less.
91
66
2. eucharis, Bourc. . .
92
67
3. boliviana, Boucard
92
67
4. gouldi, Lodd.
93
68
5. gracilis, Gould
94
68
6. chlorura, Gould . .
94
69
7. victoriae, Bourc. and Muls.
69
8. aequatorialis, Bo:.card
»o
Systematic Index.
Xlll.
15. LAMPORNIDAE
130.
3-
4-
5-
6.
7-
131-
I.
2.
3-
4-
5-
6.
7-
132.
I.
133-
I.
134-
135-
136.
HvpuROPTiLA, Gould
buffoni, Less,
aeneicauda, Lawr.
melanorrhoa, Salv.
isaurae, Gould
urochrysea, Gould
intermedia, Ernst, and Hart
caeruleiventris, Reich.
Lampornis, Sw. . .
mango, L.
dominicus, L.
ellioti, Cory
virginalis, Gould . .
calosoma, Elliot . .
gramineus, Gmel.
nigricollis, Vieill.
prevosti, Less,
veraguensis, Gould
viridis, Aud. and Vieill.
AvocETTUi.A, Reich.
recurvirostris, Sw.
EuLAMPis. Boie . .
jugularis, L.
Sericotes, Reich,
holosericeus, L. . .
chlorolaemus, Gould
Florisuga, Bp. . .
mellivora, L.
sallei, Boucard
Melanotrochilus, Desl
fuscus, Vieill.
16. OREOTROCHILIDAE
PAGE
322
141
I
322
2
322
142
323
I
324
143
324
I
325
2
325
3
325
4
326
144
327
328
I
2
329
3
329
4
329
5
330
331
332
333
18.
334
334
145
335
I
335
336
336
2
3
4
337
5
6
7
8
9
146
337
338
339
341
341
341
I
343
137. Oreotrochilus, Gould . . 343
1. chimborazo, Del. and Bourc. 343
2. pichinchae, Bourc. and Muls. 344
138. Alcidius, Boucard .. 345
estellae, d'Orb. and Laf.
2. bolivianus, Boucard
3. leucopleurus, Gould
4. melanogaster, Gould
5. adelae, d'Orb. and Laf.
17. CAMPYLOPTERIDAE ..
139. Sphenoproctus, Cab. and
Heine . .
1. pampa. Less.
2. curvipennis, Licht.
140. Eupetomena, Gould
I. macroura, Gmel...
Z. hirundo, Gould . .
345
346
347
347
348
349
Aphantochroa, Gould . . 352
cirrochloris, Vieill. .. 352
gularis, Gould . . . . 353
Phaeochroa, Gould .. 353
cuvieri, Del. and Bourc. . . 353
Campylopterus, Sw. .. 354
largipennis, Bodd. . . 355
obscurus, Gould . . . . 355
hemileucurus, Licht. . . 356
ensipennis, Sw. . . . . 356
Saepiopterus, Reich. .. 357
lazulus, Vieill. . . . . 357
phainopeplus, Salv. and G. 358
villavicencio, Bourc. . . 359
rufus, Less. . . . . 360
hyperythrus. Cab. . . 360
18. PHAETHGRNHDAE .. 361
147.
I.
148.
3-
149.
3-
4-
150.
I.
151-
152.
• • :}4y
•• 349
3
•• 350
4
•• 350
5
•• 351
6
•• 351
7
Glaucis, Boie
hirsuta, Gmel.
dohrni, Bourc.
mazeppa. Less. . .
lanceolata, Gould
melanura, Gould
rojasi, Boucard . .
roraimae, Boucard
aenea, Lawr.
Columbiana, Boucard
Ramphodon, Less,
naevius, Dum.
Androdon, Gould
aequatorialis, Gould
Eutoxeres, Reich,
aquila, Bourc.
baroni, Ernst, and Hart
condaminii, Bourc.
Threnetes, Gould
leucurus, L.
cervinicauda, Gould
ruckeri, Bourc.
fraseri, Gould
Dnophera, Heine
antoniae, Bourc. and Muls
Toxateuches, Cab. and H
emiliae, Bourc. and Muls
guyi. Less.
Phaethornis, Sw.
superciliosus, L. . .
eurynome, Less. . .
longirostris. Less, and Del
panamensis, Boucard
consobrinus, Bourc.
guianensis, Boucard
boliviana, Gould..
361
361
362
363
363
363
364
364
365
402
365
366
367
367
368
368
369
369
369
370
370
371
372
372
372
373
374
375
375
375
376
377
377
378
378
379
XIV.
Systematic Index.
9-
lO.
II.
153-
I.
2.
154-
I.
2.
3-
4-
5-
6.
7-
syrmatophorus, Gould
berlepschi, Ernst, and H.
anthophilus, Bourc.
hispidus, Gould . .
Ametkornis, Reich,
bourcieri, Less. . .
philippii, Bourc. . .
MiLORNis, Muls.
squalidus, Tern.. .
rupuninii, Boucard
nattereri, Berlp. . .
apheles, Cab and Heine,
longuemarii, Less,
chapadensis, Allen
idaliae, Bourc. and Muls.
•• 379
155-
Eremita, Reich.
• 388
. . 380
I.
pygmaea, Spix. . .
• 389
.. 380
2.
nigrocincta, Lawr.
• 390
.. 381
3-
episcopus, Gould. .
• 390
.. 382
4-
whitelyi, Boucard
• 390
.. 382
5-
griseigularis, Gould
• 391
•• 383
6.
striigularis, Gould
• 391
■■ 383
7-
riojae, Berlp.
• 392
.. 384
8.
adolphi, Gould
• 392
.. 384
156.
Anisoterus, Muls.
• 393
•• 385
I.
gounellii, Boucard
• 393
• . 386
2.
pretrii, Less, and Del.
• 394
.. 386
3-
garleppi, Boucard
• 395
.. 387
4-
augustii, Bourc. . .
• 395
.. 388
^X^K5X^
GENERA
OF
HUMMING BIRDS.
BEING ALSO "^ 0 v' *7 Q 1
A Complete Monograph of these Birds.
Corresponding Member of the French Scientific Commission to
Mexico and Central America, of the Paris and Madrid Museums,
OF the Zoological Society of London, of the Royal
Geographical Society of Lisboa, Member of the
Societe Zoologique de France, Author of
Catalogus Avium, and Travels of a
Naturalist, Editor and Proprietor
of " The Humming Bird,"
&c., &c., &c.
London, 1893-1895.
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PREFACE.
tN preparing this volume I have done my best ; but I do not
presume that it is without fault or errors, and it is probable
that in the next twenty years or so, many new forms will be
discovered, and will enable other authors to make a better classifi-
cation of these Birds ; but nevertheless, I think that this work, like
those of my predecessors, from Linne, Vieillot, Gmelin, Lesson,
Jardine, &c., to Gould, Mulsant, Bourcier, Elliot, Salvin,
Berlepsch, Lawrence, Ridgway, Reichenbach, Heine, and others,
will help greatly to attain that end. Each author must be satisfied
in adding a stone to the edifice until its perfect completion.
I am more convinced than ever that these beautiful birds stand
quite alone by themselves. They can be considered as the hand-
somest and most perfect, and are fully entitled to be classified
separately under the name of TROCHILI, as I have proposed for
them in my Catalogus Avium, London, 1876.
In this volume, I have distributed all the species known into
eighteen families, believing that in doing so, it will facilitate their
study.
vi. PREFACE.
The author begs to acknowledge the assistance he has received
in the preparation of this vohime, from the British Museum, the
United States National Museum, the London Zoological Society,
Graf von Berlepsch, Robert Ridgway, Osbert Salvin, Auguste Salle,
Eugene Simon, Chas. Cory, Salles, Lawrence, and many others, to
all of whom he offers his best thanks. He has been also very
much helped in his task by perusing the excellent works on
Trochilidae, of Vieillot, Lesson, Jardine, Gould, Gray, Sclater,
Salvin, Mulsant, Elliot, Berlepsch, Lawrence, Ridgway, Sharpe,
Taczanowski, Cabanis, Reichenbach, Heine, and others.
In the future, the author hopes to be able to issue a certain
number of plates figuring the heads of all the genera recognised in
this volume. The drawings are ready, but he has not been able
yet to find a suitable engraver.
A. B.
Spring Vale,
Isle of Wight,
December, 1895.
TO THE MEMORY OF LINN6,
The Father of Systematic Classification, and
Binominal Nomenclature.
GENERA OF HDIMING BIRDS,
By A. BoucARD.
CLASS AYES (BIRDS).
DIVISION PSILOPAEDES, SUND, 1872.
Young at birth, helpless, and entirely naked. Life sustained
by the introduction of food into the throat by means of the
parents bill. Nest occupied until the birds are full grown.
TROCHILr, Boucard, CaL, Av., 1876.
Order of Humming Birds.
Picarian birds with the palate nearly oegitognathous, possess-
ing but one carotid artery, the sinistra, a nude oil gland and
no coeca. The femoro caudal and ambious muscles are alone
present, the flexor longus halucis, independent of the flexor
perforans digitorum, tensor patagii brevis, pterylosis and
sternum characteristic. Second, third, and fourth toes directed
forwards, the hallux backwards, body small, sometimes minute.
Bill varying from feeble to stout, generally longer than the
head, straight or curved with a short gap devoid of bristles.
Nostrils, basal, linear, covered by an operculum, sometimes
hidden in frontal feathers. Tongue slender, filiform, capable
of great extension, consisting of two minute parallel tubes.
Wings narrow, pointed, the prmiaries, ten in number, stiff and
long, the secondaries very short. The manus is ve/y long, and
the humerus very short, enabling the wing to be moved with
great rapidity. Sternum large with deep keel. Tail composed
of ten feathers varying greatly in shape and size. Tarsi short,
either naked or clothed. Feet extremely small, toes short,
claws curved and rather large. Plumage generally of the most
brilliant metaUic hues, equal to the brilliancy of precious stones,
som.etimes sombre. Females with very few exceptions, plain '
coloured.
8 Genera of Humnmig Birds.
FAMILY I. TROCHILIDiE,
Or Family of Humming Birds.
Bonaparte, 183 1.
Body small, sometimes very minute. Bill slender, straight
or curved, shorter or longer than the head with feathers at
base. Throat in males with only one exception, M. Minima,
always covered with brilliant metallic feathers, crimson, lilac,
red, etc. Females plainly coloured, with a patch of metallic
feathers on throat, when fully adult. Underside, white, grey
or puff. Tail very changeable in form and in length, according
to species.
I commence my classification with the Genus Trochilus, as
the most proper, being the first name proposed by Linnd for
these beautiful birds, and from which the names of the Order
and first Family derive.
Then I continue with the various Genera closely and
naturally allied one to another. Excepting for the few species,
which I don't possess, the descriptions are taken from the birds
in my collection.
Genus i. — Trochilus, Linne, Syst. Nat. 1766, Vol. I.,
p. 1S9.
Cynanthris, Boie, Isis, 1831.
Cobibris, Reich, Syst. Av. Nat., 1849, pi. 40.
Archilochus, Reich, Troch, Enuni, 1855, p. 10.
Ornysfnia, Muls and Verr, Class. Troch, 1865, p. 91.
Type. — T. colubris, Linn^.
Bill straight, about same length as the head ; wings short,
tail forked, rectrices pointed. Nostrils hidden by frontal
feathers, throat adorned with bright metallic feathers. Sexes
unlike in plumage.
I. Trochilus colubris, Linn6, Syst. Nat. 1766, Tom. i,
p. 191.
Red Throated Humming Bird^ Edwards, Hist., t. i, p. 36.
Le Petit Ruins de la Caroline, Briss, Ornith, t. 3, p. 38.
Habitat, North America to Veragua, Cuba, Bahamas, and
Bermudas.
Male. — Upperside and flanks bronzy-green, chin black,
throat metallic ruby red, Breast and underside white, tinged
with green. Medium rectrices golden greea, lateral purplish
brown, bill black.
Genera of Humming Birds. 8
• * Total length, 3^ in.; wings, if; tail, if; Culmen, r|.
Fimale. — Upperside pale golden green, underside white.
2. Trochilus ALExANDRi, Bourc and Muls, Ann. Soci.
Science, Lyon, (1846).
Purple Throated Humming Bird, Gould, Monogr. Troch,
Vol. III., p. 131.
VOrnysme d'Alexandre Muls. Hist. nat. des. Oiseaux.
mouches, t. 4, p. 62.
Habitat. California and Mexico.
Male. — Head dark brown. Upperside bronzy-green.
Throat, black, bounded beneath by a brilliant band of metallic
purple, a pure white band on breast, abdomen and flanks grey
spotted with bronze feathers. Undertail coverts white with
metallic green central spots, medium retrices bronzy-green,
lateral black, glossed with green, bill straight and black.
Total length, 3I in. ; wing, if ; tail, i^; Culmen, f.
Female. — Upperside metallic green, dull on top of head.
Underside grayish with centre of abdomen white, central
feathers metallic green, lateral greenish gray at base, then
black with whitish rufous tips, in some these tips are pure
while.
This species was discovered by Mr. Alexander in Mexico,
and it was dedicated to him by Messrs. Bourcier and
Mulsant.
It is a rare species ; but I have been fortunate in getting a
fine series from San Diego, co. California.
3. Trochilus Violajugulum, Jeff. Auk. 1888, p. 168.
Purple Throated Humming Bird. Oiseau tnouche a gorge
violette. Habitat. Santa Barbara (California),
Male. — Upperside metallic green and gold, dull on forehead.
Throat metallic violet with bluish reflections. Chin and line
between gorget dull, a dull gray belt across the breast behind
the throat. Breast and abdomen metallic green. Flanks green
tipped with brown, ventral medium lines dullish. Wings
purple-black. Primaries broad to tip, that of the first curved
back, graduated in length from first to last. Tail slightly forked,
feathers broad except the last pair, which are abruptly narrow
and linear. Middle feathers and base of second pair, metallic
green, rest dark with a distinct purple hue. Under tail-coverts
white with metallic green central spots.
* Although I give the total length for each species, it is not to be
relied upon, in the strict sense of the word ; as the total length depends
entirely from who prepared the skin. It is just as easy, when skinning,
to shorten or lengthen the skin, by one inch, less or more, according to
size of bird.
4 Genera of Humming Binis.
Total length, 360; wing, 182; tail, 118; culmen, 75. It
resembles very much to C. Annce, less the crown patch and
the violet of the throat, instead of saphire. It is also distin-
guishable from T. Alexandri. by its larger size, broad primaries,
and all the peculiarities of the tail.
Only one specimen of this species is known. It is in
Jeffries Collection. Mr, Jeffries says "As but one specimen
was procured, it might be a hybrid between J". Alexandri and
C. Lucijer ; but this is highly improbable, as it lacks the ruff
and crown patch of one, and has a different wing and tail from
either. It is more between T. Alexandri zx^^ C. AnncB) but
it lacks the crown patch of the latter."
I should like very much to possess one specimein of this
remarkable species, as by the description alone, it seems to me
to be only a race of Trochilus Alexandri.
In some of my specimens of T. Alexandri the tail is similar
to this species. In another, kindly offered to me by the
authorities of Smithsonian Institution, and which was collected
by Mr. Henshaw, at Sonoita Valley, Arizona, the bill is \ inch
longer than in those of San Diego Co.
Genus II.— Calypte, Gould Int. Troch., 1861, p. 87.
Type O. costae, Bourcier.
Bill longer than the head, straight or slightly arched. Feathers
of crown and throat, brilliantly metallic. Tail short, the three
outer feathers stiff, narrow and slightly incurved, tarsi clothed.
Feet small, hind and fore toes nearly equal in length, the
metallic feathers on sides of neck very elongated.
4. Calypte CosTiE. Bourc. Rev. Zool., 1836, p. 294.
Mellisuga .r^^/o.'. Gray, Gen. of Birds. Vol. I., p. 113.
Selasphorus cos tee, Bonap., Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, p. 52.
Atihis coslce^ Reich, Aufz. der Colibr, 1853, p. 12.
Leiicaria costce, Muls., Hist. Nat. des Ois. mou. t. IV., p. 69.
Costa's Calypte, Gould, Mon. Troch. Vol. III., p. 134.
Leucarie de Costa, Muls., Hist. nat. des Ois mou.,t. IV., p. 69.
Habitat. Mexico and California.
Male. — Upperside bronzy green, head, throat and elongated
feathers of neck metaUic purple with lilac and blue reflections,
according to light. Breast and centre of abdomen pure
white. Flanks pale bronzy green, undertail coverts white, bronzy
green at centre. Tail green, two outer rectrices brownish gray
with black tips, bill black.
Total length, 2f in. ; wing, i| ; tail, i ; culmen, |.
Female, Upperside bronzy-green, greyish on top of head.
Underside grayish-white, throat with a lew feathers forming
, Getiera of Humming Bit as. 5
spot, metallic lilac. Median rectrices bronzy green, lateral,
gray at base, then black wiih white tips.
This fine species was dedicated to Marquis Costa de
Beauregard, who was a very enthusiast collector, and had in his
time one of the finest collection of Humming Birds.
I bought his collection in 1878, and I found among many
rare species, what I consider as the types, male and female of
this species.
*5. Calypte floresii, Gould, Mon. Troch. Vol. III., p. 139.
Sdasphorus floresii^ Gould, Mon. Troch., Vol. III., p. 139.
F/oresi's Flame-bearer^ Gould, Mon. Troch., Vol. III., p. 139.
Le Selasphore de Floresi^ Muls., Hist. Nat., Gis. m. t. IV.,
p. 98.
Habitat^ Bolanos, Mexico.
Male. — Back bronzy green, crown and throat metallic
scarlet with violet reflections. Underside grayish white,
excepting flanks, which are bronzy green. Wings purplish brown.
Median retrices green with purple reflections, outer webs of
lateral feathers purple, inner deep reddish buff, bill black.
Total length, 3J; wing, if; tail, if; culmen, |.
Female. — Unknown ; probably like C. casta.
This remarkable species was discovered in 1845 by Mr.
Floresi. who sent it to Mr. Georges Loddiges. It is unique,
and still in the Loddiges Collection.
6. Calypte ann^e, Less, Ois, Mouch. 1839, p. 205.
Ornysmia anncB, Less, Ois, Mouch. 1S29, p. 205.
Troehilus anna, Aud, B. Amer. Vol. iv, p. 425.
Mellisuga anna, Gray, Gen. of Birds. Vol. i., p. 113.
Selasphorus anna, Bp. Consp. Gen. Av. 1850, p. 52.
Atthis anna, Reich, Aufz der Colib. 1853, p. 12.
Annans Calypte, Gould, Mon. Troch. Vol. iii., p. 135.
Calypte d'Anna, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois Mouch, t. iv. p. 74.
Habitat — Mexico and California.
Male. — Upper side golden green. Head, throat and
elongated feathers of neck metallic crimson. Breast and centre
of abdomen grey. Flanks golden green. Under-tail coverts
golden green edged with grey. Median rectrices golden green,
lateral dark brown with pale margins. Bill black.
Total length, 3fin. ; wing, il, and tail, if. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside golden green. Underside grey with
flanks golden green. Throat spotted in middle with metallic
• All the species marked so • are those which I have not got and am
willing to purchase.
6 Qtnera of Humming Birds,
crimson red feathers. Median rectrices golden green, lateral
gre> at base, then golden green, then black, the two outer
feathers tipped wich white. Bill black.
This species was dedicated to Mrs. Anna, Duchess of Rivoli,
wife of Mariscal Massena, who formed a very fine collection of
Birds, which is now the property of the Academy of Sciences
of Philadelphia, United States.
I have killed many specimens of both sexes of this species
in San Francisco, California, where it is abundant.
7. Calypte HELENiE, Lcmbeyc, Aves, Isle of Cuba. 1850,
' P- 70.
Orthorhynchus boofhi, Gund, Jour, fur Ornith. 1856, p. 99.
Helena's Caiypte, Gould, Mon. Troch. Vol. III., p. 136.
Le Calypte d'Helhie, Muls. Hist. nat. Ois. Mou., t. iv., p. 78.
Habitat — Cuba.
Male. — Upperside and flanks greenish blue. Head, throat
and elongated feathers of neck metallic crimson. Underside
whitish. Tail metallic greenish blue. Wings purplish brown.
Bill black.
Total length, 2fin. Wing, if. Tail, |-. Culmen, \.
Female. — Upperside dark green changing into bluish green
on the lower part of back. Underside greyish white. Median
rectrices dark bluish green, lateral bluish green at base, rest
black tipped white, bill black.
This diminutive species, the smallest known, was discovered
at Cadenas (Cuba) by Doctor Jean Gundlach. It is still very
rare. I have only one young male in my collection.
Genus III. Mellisuga, Brisson, Ornith, 1760, t. Ill , p. 695.
Dyrinia^ Muls and Verr., Class Troch., 1865, p. 88.
Type T. Minimus, Linn^.
Bill straight, shorter than the head, rather wide at base,
graduating to a point. Wings long and primaries narrow.
Tail slightly forked. No parure. Sexes alike. Size very minute.
Habitat, Jamaica, Haiti, Sto. Domingo,
8. Mellisuga Minima. Linn, Syst. Naturae, 1766. Vol. I.
p. 193-
Le plus petit Oiseau mouche, Buff. PI. enlum, 276, fig. i.
Trochilus Minutulus, Vieill, Ois. Amer., Sept. 1807, t. 2, p. 73.
Trochiius Vieilloti, Shaw. Gen. Zool , Vol. VIII., p. 347.
,, . Ornysmia Minima, Less, Oiseaux. Mouch, 1829, pi. 79.
Mellisuga Humilis, Gosse, B. Jamaica, 1847, p. 127.
Troehilus Catkerin^e. Sall^, Rev. Zool., 1849, p. 49S.
Genera of Hum»iing Birds* 7
Hylocharis Nigra, Gray, Gen. of Birds, Vol. I., p. 114.
Hylocharis Niger, Bon. Consp., Gen. Av., 1850. Vol. L, p.Si.
Dyrinia Minima, Muls and Verr, Class Troch., 1865, p. 88.
Litile Humming Bird, Gould, Men. Troch., Vol. III., p. 133.
Le MeUisuge kplus Petit, Muls., Hist. Nat.Ois. m. t. iv.,p.83.
Habitat. Jamaica, Hayti, Sto. Domingo.
Male. — Upperside shining dark green. Throat white
speckled with minute brown spots. Breast and centre of
abdomen white. Flanks and undertail coverts green marked
with gray. Median rectrices green, the remainder of tail black.
Bill black.
Total length, 2|in ; wing, if; tail, \\ culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside, light shining green. Throat, breast,
and abdomen white. Flanks, golden green, tinged with gray.
Tail green at base, then black, the lateral feathers tipped white.
A little smaller than the male.
Rather abundant in Jamaica ; but rare in the collections.
Genus IV. Selasphorus, Swains, Faun. bar. avieric.
1831, vol. ii., p. 496.
Type : Selasphorus rufus, Gmelin.
Bill straight. Feathers of the neck elongated, metallic.
Wings short, the quills narrowed and sometimes pointed. Tail
moderately graduated, tips mucronate.
9. Selasphorus rufus. Swains, Faun. bor. americ. 183 1,
vol. ii., p. 496.
Rufous, Flame-bearer, Gould, Monog. Troch. vol. iii., p. 137.
Trochilus ruber, L. Syst. Nat. 1766, vol. i., p. 193.
Ruff flecked Humming Bird, Lath. Gen. Syst., 17S1, vol. ii..
p. 785-
Le Sasin, Aud & Vieill, Oiseaux dor^s, T. i., p. no.
Mellisnga rubra. Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i,, p. 113.
Selasphorus alleni, Henshaw, Bull. Nutt. Ornith, Club, 1877,
vol. ii., p. 54.
Selasphorus henshaxvi, Elliot, Bull. Nutt. Ornith. Club, 1877,
vol. ii., p. 54.
Habitat. — Vancouver to South Mexico.
Male. — Head and back bronzy green. Back sometimes
rufous. Sides of the head, rump, flanks and undertail coverts
rufous. Throat brilliant metallic coppery red. Breast and centre
of abdomen white. Wings purplish brown. Tail short, cuneate,
acutely pointed. Median rectrices broad, tips of lateral ones
very narrow. Bill straight, black. Tail, black.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, \\. Tail, i^. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside bronzy green. Underside whitish.
Flanks and undertail coverts pale rufous. Throat white with
8 Genera of Ilummifig Birds,
rufous spots. In the centre several metallic red spots. Median
rectrices green, lateral ones rufous at base, then green, then
black, tipped white Bill black.
This species was discovered by Captain Cook,
I found it abundantly in California and in Mexico.
I have united Selaphorus hefishawi and Selaphorus alleni
with this species, as I do not see the differences which
distinguish them. 1 have a fine series of this species from
Vancouver Island to South Mexico.
Some from Vancouver and Arizona have the head and centre
of back metallic green, remainder buff. Some from San
Francisco, California, have the head and all the back metallic
green ; but I have also some with the head dull brown and the
back buff spotted all over with green feathers. Others from
Lower California, New Mexico, Arizona and Mexico have the
head greenish brown and the back entirely buff. I think that
the greenish plumage of the back belongs to those which are in
nuptial plumage. It must be so ; as in California, and
especially in the neighbourhood of San Francisco, the place
where they nest, I have killed many specimens in nuptial
plumage. After the breeding season, they emigrate to Lower
California, Arizona and Mexico. The adults are then with
faded plumage and the young in immature plumage, and
both rufous on back.
lo. Selaphorus scintilla, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii.,
p. 138.
. Little Flame-hearer, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 138.
Selasphore etincelant^ Muls. His. Nat. des Gis. M., t. iv., p. 105.
Habitat. — Costa Rica and Veragua (Columbia).
J/^//:'.— Upperside dark golden green. Throat metallic
coppery red, breast white, abdomen rufous, flanks golden green.
Tail rufous with a median line of purplish black on the central
feathers, external rufous on inner web, purplish black on the
outer. Maxilla black, mandibles flesh colour at base, rest black.
Lengih of wing, ijinch. Tail, i^. Culmen, f.
Its very small size distinguishes that species from S. rufus, to
which it is very allied by its coloration.
I have two male specimens from Chiriqui (Veragua) and four
specimens collected by myself at Cartago (Costa Rica).
Female. — Head blackish brown. Back golden green. Throat
white spotted with buff. Breast and abdomen white. Flanks
and undertail coverts rufous. Median rectrices bronze green
margined with rufous, lateral rufous with a subterminal black
bar. Bill black.
This species was discovered by M. Warszewich on the Volcano
of Chiriqui. . „, -
Genera of Humming Birds, 9
11. Selaphorus ardbns, Salv. P.Z.S., 1870, p. 209.
Sahnn^s Flame- bearer, Gould, Suppl. Mon. Troch, pi. 42.
Selasphorc a cravate d'un rouge ordenf, Muls. Hisfc. nat. des Ois.
m., t. iv., p. 103.
Habitat. — Veragua ( (Jolumbia).
J/rt/^. — Upperside bronzy-green. Lores and ear-coverts
rufous, the latter mixed with black. Throat metnllic
amethystine red. Breast pure white with a rufous bar under-
neath. Abdomen and undertail-coverts whitish Avith centre
rufous. Planks greenish-rufous. Tail purplish-black mar-
gined with rufous. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Length of wing, \\ in. Tail, J^. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Throat buffy-white
spotted with brown. Breast white. Abdomen and flanks
rufous. Middle tail feathers bronzy- green with black tips
and edged rufous, lateral ones buff with a black bar across in
their central part. Bill black.
This species is scarcely larger than Z. scintilla. It was dis-
covered on the volcano of Chiriqui, Veragua (Columbia), by
Mr. Arce.
I have two very fines males and one female of this rare
species.
12. Selasphorus platycebcus, Swains, Ann. Phil. 1827,
p. 141.
Ornismya tricolor. Less, Ois. Mou. 1829, p. 125.
Ornisinya montana, Less, Trochil. pp. 161, 168.
Mellisuga platycerca, Gray, Gen. of Birds. Vol. I, p. 113.
Broad Tailed Flame-bearer, Gould, Monog. Troch. Vol. III.
p. 140.
Selasphore a large queue, Muls. Hist. Nat. des. Ois. m. Vol. IV.,
p. 95.
Habitat. — North America to Guatemala.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green. White spot under the eye.
Throat metallic amethystine-red. Breast white with rufous
band on the sides. Abdomen and undertail coverts whitish
grey. Flanks bronzy green. Median rectrices bronzy-green ;
laterals blackish-brown margined with rufous, underneath
bluish-black, very slightly margined with rufous. Wings and
bill black.
Length of wing, 1^ in. Tail, If. Culmeu, \,
o
10 Genera of Hmiimini:; Birds.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Throat white spotted
with brown. Breast and abdomen and undertail-coverts
whitish-grey. Flanks rufous. Middle tail-feathers bronzy
green, lateral buff at base, remaining portion black with
white tips. Bill black. Sometimes the throat is speckled
with several metallic amethystine red feathers.
This species is rather common in Mexico, where I collected
many specimens.
13. Selasphorus plammula Salv. P.Z.S. 1864, p. 586.
Rosy throated Flame-bearer, Gould, Suppl. Monog. Troch.
p. 42.
Selasphore fia7n77iule, Muls. Hist. nat. des Ois. m. t. iv., p. 100.
Habitat. — Costa Rica and Veragua (Cohimbia).
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green. Throat metallic lilac-red,
quite peculiar. Breast and abdomen white. Flanks bronzy
green slightly margined with buff. Undertail-coverts white
with base rufous. Median reetrices bronzy-green margined
with buff, lateral purplish-black margined with rufous.
Bill black.
Total length, 2| in. Wing, If. Tail, 1^. Culmen, f .
Female. — Upperside bronzy- green. Throat Avhite speckled
with small bronzy green spots. Breast and abdomen white.
Undertail-coverts buff. Median reetrices bronzy-green edged
with rufous, lateral black with buffy white tips. Bill black.
I found this species nearly at the summit of Volcano Irazu,
Cartago (Costa Rica.)
The type of this species (from Salvin & Godman's Collec-
tion), is in the collection of the British Museum, and is a poor
specimen. It was discovered by Arce.
* 14. Selasphorus Torridus, Salv. P.Z.S., 1870, p. 208.
Torrid Flame-bearer Gox\\d, Suppl. Mon. Troch, p. 41.
Le Selasphore bride, Muls. Hist. Nat. des. Ois. Mou. T. i\'.,
p. 101.
Habitat.— Yolcsiwo of Chiriqui, Veragua, Columbia.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green. Throat metallic pale
purple-lilac with silvery reflections, somewhat like S.flammula^
but very distinct, feathers on the sides of neck elongated
as in S. Jiamiiiula. Breast and middle of abdomen white.
Genera oj Huinining Birds, 1 1
Flanks green. Undertail-coverts buffy-white, the rest as
S.Jia?nniula.
Total length, 2f in. Whig, If. Tail, 1^. Culmen, f.
Female. — Exactly the same as S. flammtda.
This fine species was discovered by Arce on the Volcano of
Chiriqui, Veragua. It is represented in the Collection of the
British Museum by seven adult males, 1 male junior and 2
lemales, all from Messrs. Salvin and Godman Collection.
Genus V. Catharma Elliot, Ibis, 1876, p. 400.
Type : Q. orthura, Lesson.
Bill longer than the head, bi'oad at base, pointed at tip.
Wings long reaching beyond the centre of tlie tail, which is
extremely short and almost square.
Habitat. — Guiana and Venezuela.
15. Catharma ortura, Less. Hist. Nat. Trochil 1831,
pp. 85—88.
Trochilus orturus, Reich, Aufz. der. Colib. 1853, p. 12.
TryphcBna ortura, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool. 1854, p. 257.
Lesson's Fhitne-bearer, Gould, Suppl. Mon. Troch. p. 43.
Le Cathartne a queue droite, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mouch. t. iv.,
p. 66.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green. Behind the eye a small,
white spot. Throat metallic amethystine-red, beneath
which is a narrow white band. Centre of abdomen white.
Planks bronzy green, edged Avith buff. Median rectrices
bronze-green, lateral green at base, rest black with white
tips. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 2§in. Wing If. Tail, |. Culmen, f.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Ear coverts, cheeks
and a line around lower part of the throat blackish-brown.
Throat white spotted with brown. A band of white across
the breast, beneath which is another dark brown. Rest of
underside rufous. Central rectrices bronze-green, lateral
bronze-green with apical black band. Undertail- coverts
pale bronzy-green margined with grey. Bill black. This is
a rare species. I have only one male in my Collection.
" Ex Collection Costa de Beauregard."
12 Genera of Humming Birds.
Genus VI. Atthis, Reich, Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 12.
Type : O. Heloise, Lesson and Delattre.
Bill about as long as the head, straight, rather flat on
culmen. Wings nearly as long as the tail, which is rounded
and short. Feathers of the throat much elongated.
Habitat: Mexico, Guatemala.
16. Atthis Helois^, Less. &Delatt, Rev. Zool., 1839, p. 15.
Mellisuga heloisce, Gray, Gen. of Birds, vol. i., p. 11 B.
Tryphaena heloisa, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 257.
Selasphorus heloisce, Gould, Mon. Trocli., vol. iii , p. 141,
Heloisa's Fla?ne-bearer, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 141.
L* Atthis d'Heloise, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mouch, yo\. iv., p. 91.
Male. — Upperside shining golden-green. Throat metallic
reddish- violet with purple reflections. Breast, vent and
abdomen white. Flanks golden-green. Under tail-coverts
buffy-white. Median rectrices shining grass-green, lateral
buff at base succeeded by a bar of black tipped with white.
Wings purplish-brown, outer primary abruptly attenuated.
Bill black.
Total length, 2fin. Wing, If. Tail, 1. Culmen, h
Female. — Upper side golden. green. Throat buffy-white
spotted with brown nearly golden. Breast and abdomen
white. Flanks buff. Upper tail-coverts golden-green. Median
rectrices buff with a central bronze green spot on the internal
edge, lateral buff at base, then barred slightly with bronze.
and succeeded with a broad black band, with light buff
tips.
This beautiful species was discovered in Jalapa (Mexico)
by the celebrated naturalist traveller Adolphe Delattre.
I have killed many specimens of both sexes at Cordoba and
San Andres-Tuxtla (Mexico).
17. Atthis ellioti, Ridgw, Proceed. U.S.Nat. Mus.,1878, p. 9.
Elliofs Flaiiie-hcarer. Gould, Suppl. Mon. Troch., p. 44.
n Atthis d'ElUot.
Habitat. — Mexico, Guatemala.
Male. — Exactly the same as the preceding species, from
which it can be only distinguished by the shape of the first
primai-y, which is not abruptly attenuated. It is scarcely
Genera of Humming Birds. 13
sufficient to consider it as a distinct species, as the same
thing occurs in all the young males and adult females of
A. Heloisce.
I have several specimens of this variety collected by me in
Oaxaca (Mexico) and in Guatemala.
Genus VII. Stellula, Gould, Int. Troch. 1861, p. 90.
Stellura, Muls. and Verr., Class Troch., 1865, p. 88,
Type : T. Calliope, Gould.
Bill longer than the head, straight and pointed. Wings
moderately long and sickle-shaped ; first primary rigid. Tail
short and truncate. Peet small, claws diminutive and
curved.
Habitat, Mexico.
18. Stellula calliope, Gould, P.Z.S. 1847, p. 11.
Calothorax calliope. Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Stellura calliope, Muls, Hist. Nat. des Ois. m: t. iv., p. 87.
Mexican Satellite, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii, p. 142.
La Stellure calliope, Muls, Hist. Nat. Ois, mouch. t iv., p. 87.
Male. — Up]>erside bronzy- green. Feathers of the throat
very long and narrow, metallic pink. Breast and abdomen
Avhite. Flanks bronzy-green and buff. Undertail-coverts
white. Wings and tail purplish-brown. Bill black, base of
mandible flesh color.
Total leiigth, 2fin. Wing, \\. Tail, 1. Culmen, \.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Throat white speckled
with brown. Breast and abdomen white. Flanks and under-
tail-coverts bitir. Median rectrices metallic bronzy-green,
tipped black, lateral buff at base, underneath a narrow
bronzy green band, then black with buff" tips. Internally
they are buff at base, then black with a large white spot on
tips of the three outermost feathers on each side.
This species was discovered in Mexico by Mr. Damieu Floresi
d'Arcais.
It is rather rare. I have killed several specimens near
Mexico.
14 Genera of Humming Birds.
Genus VIII. Calothorax, Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1840, p. 13.
Lucifer^ Reich, Syn. Av. Natur. 1849, p. 39.
Manilia, Muls. and Verr., Class Troch, 1865, p. 86.
Cyanopogon, Reich, Bon. Ann. Soci. Nat. 1854, p. 138.
Type : C. lucifer, Swainson.
Bill long, slender, curved throughout its length, broad at
base ; nostrils hidden by frontal plumes. Wings moderately
pointed. Tail forked, outermost rectrix on either side
shortest, sometimes consisting of but little more than the
shaft, the webs being very narrow. Tarsi short, and
partially clothed. Feet small. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Mexico.
19. Calothorax lucipeb, Swains, Phil. Mag. 1827, p. 442.
Ornis my a cyanopogon, Less, Ois. Mouch. 1829, p. 50.
Trochilus simplex. Less. Trait. Ornit., 1831, p. 291.
Lucifer cyanopogon, Reich, Aufz. der. Colib. 1853, p. 13.
Mexican Star, Gould, Mon. Troch. Vol. iii., p. 143.
Le Calothorax Barhe bleue, Muls., Hist. Nat. des. Ois. m. t. iv.,
p. 27.
Habitat. — Mexico.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green. Throat metallic lilac
purple with bluish reflections, feathers elongated on the
sides. Breast pure white, encircled wilh a narrow rufous
band. Abdomen and undertail-coverts white. Planks bronzy
green, rufous near the feet. Tail ])ui'))lish-brown. Bill
black.
Total length, 31 in. Wing, 1^. Tail, If. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside-bronzy green. Lores black. Underside
deep buff. Median rectrices bronze-green ; lateral greenish
at base, then black and tipped with white. Bill black. Same
size as male. This species is abundant in Mexico.
20. Calothorax Pulchra, Gould, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist.,
vol. iv., p. 97.
Manilia pulchra, Muls, Hist. nat. Ois. m., t. iv., p. 31.
Beautiful Wood star, Gould. Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 144.
La Manilie belle, Muls, Hist. nat. Ois. m., t. iv., p. 31.
Genera of Hiinuuinp; Birds. 15
Both aexes are exactly like tiic; iji eceding species. The only-
way of distinguishing it is by the feathers of the tail, which
are of uniform width ; meanwhile in C. lucifer the outermost
rectrices are filiform in shape, almost denuded of webs and
Ijointed. I really do not know if it is sufficient to con-
sider it as a species, and much less a genus as made by Mr.
Mulsant.
It is true that all the species secured by me in Oaxaca
(Mexico) in June, 1657, among which are the types of the
species, were alike.
I used to kill them in the gardens of that city.
Genus IX. Acestrura, Gould, Int. Troch. 1861, p. 91.
PolyDinia, Muls. and Verr. Class. Troch, 1865, p. 91.
Acesiura, Muls. Hist. Nat. des Ois, m. t. iv., p. 117.
Myrmia, Muls. Cat. Ois. mouch, 1875, p. 32.
Type O. muhanti, Bourcier.
Bill longer than the head, slightly arched. Median
rectrices very short ; the two outer ones filamentous and
shorter than the third. Wings small. Tarsi clothed, feet
small. Sexes unlike.
Habitat, — S. America.
21. Acestrura mulsanti, Bourc, Ann. Sci. Phys., Lyon,
18i2, t. v., p. 342.
Ornismya mulsanti, Bourc, Ann. Sic. Phys. Lyon, 1842, t. v.,
p. 842.
Mellisuga mulsanti. Gray, Gen. of Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Calothorax mulsanti, Bonap., Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 85.
Lucifer mulsanti, Reich, Troch. Enura., 1855, p. 10.
ChcBtocercus mulsanti. Cab and Heine, Mus. Hein., 1860, p. 60.
Mulsant' s Wood star, Gould, Mon. Troch. Vol. iii., p. 145,
L Acesture de Mulsant, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois., m. t. iv., p. 118.
Habitat. — Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.
Male. — Upperside and flanks shining dark grass-green.
Throat metallic violet-red. Line behind the eye. chin,
breast, abdomen, undertail-co verts, and a tuft behind the
IB Genera of Jrlununin^ Birds.
thigh, pure white. Wiugs dark purplo. Tail purplish-black.
Bill black.
Total length, Bfin. Wing, If. Tail, 1^. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside golden-green, excepting the rump which
is buff. Throat, breast and abdomen deep buff. Sides of
the neck and breast brown. Median rectrices buff at base,
then black slightly tipped buff, lateral buff with a black
spot in centre of internal edge. Bill black. Same length
as male.
22. AcESTRURA HBLIODORI, Bourc, Rev. Zool., 1840,
p. 275.
Mellisuga heliodori. Gray, Gen. Birds. Vol. I., p. 113.
Calothorax heliodori., Bon, Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, Vol. I., p. 85,
Lucifer heliodori, Reich, Troch. Enum,, 1855, p. 10.
Chaetocercus heliodori, Cab and Heine, Mus. Hein.. 1860, p. 60.
Heliodore's Wood star, Gould, Mon. Troch. Vol. III., p. 117.
IJAcestitre d' Hdiodore, Muls, Hist. Nat. Ois., m. t. iv., p. 121.
Habitat, Columbia.
Male. — Upperside, abdomen and undertail-co verts dark
grass-green. Throat metallic violet-red, feathers elongated
on the sides. Breast greyish- white. A patch of white on the
flanks. Wings purplish-brown. Tail brownish black.
Total length, 2| in. Wing, \\. Tail, I. Culmen, ^,
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Lores and ear-coverts
dark brown. Underside deep buff. Tail deep buff with sub-
terminal black bar.- Bill black.
Same length as male.
Very abundant in Columbia.
23. AcESTRURA DECORATA, Gould, P.Z.S., 1860, p b09.
Decorated Wood star, Gould, Mon. Troch. Vol. III., p. 146.
Habitat, Merida (Venezuela).
Both sexes of this species are exactly like the preceeding,
but the feathers of the throat are not so prolongated, and
the colour is of a more metallic lilac red ; but 1 doubt very
much if this is sufficient to consider it as a distinct species.
I have several specimens of both sexes sent to me from
Merida, Venezuela.
Genera of Humming Birds. 17
*24. AcESTRURA MiCRURA, Gould, P.Z.S. 1853, p. 109.
Myrmia rmcrura, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois., m. t. iv., p. U.S.
Short Tailed Wood Star, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 146.
La Myrmie a courte queue, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois., m. t. iv.,
p. 113.
Habitat. — Bolivia.
Male. — Upperside bronze-greeu. Chin, sides of the throat,
and underside pale buff. Throat metalKc amethyst. Under
tail-coverts white. Tail and bill black.
Total length, 2| in. Wing, If. Tail, f . Culmen, 11.
Female. — Upperside bronze-green. Underside nearly white.
Tail black, lateral rectrices tipped with white.
The types of this species are in the British Museum collec-
tion. They have five males and two females, which I have
studied with care, and was not able to see in what they differ
froia A. heliodori. y
GrENUs X. Chaetocercus, Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1853, p. 22.
Osalia, Muls and Verr, Class Troch., 1865, p. 92.
Polyxemus, Muls, Hist. Nat. Ois., m. 1877, t. 4, p. 123.
Type : 0. Jourdani, Bourcier.
Bill long as the head, straight, slender ; nostrils hidden in
frontal plumes. Median rectrices extremely short ; two next
the outermost long, equal, and uniform ; outermost about half
the length of the one next, filiform, graduating to a point, stiff.
Sexes unlike.
Habitat. —Trinidad, Venezuela, Ecuador.
25. Chaetocercus Jourdani, Bourc, Kev. Zool., 1839, p. 295.
Mellisuga Jourdani, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Galothorax Jourdani, Bon, Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 85.
Lucifer Jourdani, Eeich, Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 10.
Osalia Jourdani, Muls. and Verr., Class. Troch., 1865, p. 32.
Jourdan's Wood Star, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 150.
Le Chaetocerque de Jourdan, Muls, Hist. Nat. Ois., m. t. iv.,
p. 125.
Habitat. -Trinidad, Antillac.
18 Genera of Humming Birds.
Male. — Upperside and median rectrices, flanks and abdomen
dark bronzy-green. Throat metallic violet. Breast white.
Lateral recirices purplish-brown, the longest internally, buff at
centre. Bill black.
Total length, 2 f in. Wing, If. Tail,]. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside and flanks golden-green. INIedian rec-
trices green, lateral buff with a subterminal black bar. Under-
side buffy-white.
26. Chaetocercus rosae, Bourc. and Muls, Ann. Soc. Lyn.
Lyon, 1846, t. ix., p. 316.
Mcllisuga rosae, Grray, Gren. of Bird. vol. i, p. 113.
Calothorax rosae, Reich, Aufz der Col. 1 853. p. 1 3.
Lucifer rosae, Reich, Troch. Enum. 1855. p. 10.
Crimson throated Wood Star, Gould, Mon. Troch. vol. iii.
p. 149.
Le Chaetocerque de Rose, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. m. t. iv., p. 127.
Habitat. — Venezuela.
Male. — This species differs from C. jourdani only by the
colour of the throat, which is deep metallic crimson.
Total length, 3 in. Wing, If. Tail, l^-. Culmen, j.
Female. — Differs from the preceding species by the underside,
which is entirely pale buff. Size same as male.
This pretty species was dedicated to Mrs. Rose Duquaire,
sister of Mr. E. Mulsant.
The specimens in my collection were sent to me direct from
Merida (Venezuela).
*27. Chaetocercus Berlepschi, Simon, Mem. Soc. Zool de
France, 1889, p. 231.
BerlepscK's Wood Star.
Le Chaetocerque de Berlepsch.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside dark bronzy green as the preceding species.
Throat metalHc amethystine red. Breast white. Abdomen
and flanks dark green. Lateral rectrices pointed in all their
length. In size it stands between C. Rosae and C. Bomhus.
This charming species was dedicated to the well known
Ornithologist, Count Berlepsch. It is unique in Simon's
Museum.
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28. Chaetocercus Bombus, G-ould, P.Z.S. 1870, p. 804.
Potyxemus Bombus, Muls., Hist. Nat. des. Ois. m. 1877, t.
iv., p. 123.
Little Wood Star, G-ould, P.Z.S. 1870, p. 804.
Le Polyxeme Bourdon, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. m. 1877, t. iv.
p. 123.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside and abdomen dark bronze-green. Throat
metallic crimson. Breast rufous. Tail purplish black, inner
webs of third rectrices margined with buff at base. Wings
purplish brown. Tuft behind the thigh white. Bill black.
Total length, 2i in. Wing, 1. Tail, f. Culmen, i.
Female.— Upperside golden-green. Underside buff. Tail
buff with a subterminal black bar. Tuft behind the thigh
white. Bill black. Same size as male.
This beautiful species was discovered in 1870 by Buckley,
the well known explorer, at Canelos, Ecuador.
I have two males and one female in my collection, from which
the above descriptions were taken.
*29. Chaetocercus Burmeisteri, Sclat, P.Z.S. 1887, p. 638.
Burmeister's Wood Star.
Le Chaetocerque de Burmeister.
Habitat. — Tucuman.
Male. — Upper side dark green metallic color. Wings purplish
black. Chin whitish. Throat metallic crimson red with green
reflections in certain lights. White spot behind the eyes
descending to breast. Breast whitish with dark spot on every
feather causing a greyish band on the middle of the breast.
Remainder of breast and abdomen white. Undertail coverts
yellow browD, spotted with green. The exterior rectrix black.
The second has a clear brown stripe on the inner border. The
third retrix is very short, only half an inch long and more than
eight lines shorter than the exterior, and quite black. The
two middle feathers are shorter than the third pair and partly
covered by the coverts ; they are of a metallic green colour like
the coverts.
A single specimen of this species, which is very allied to
C. Bombus, is known. It is in the National Museum of Buenos
Ayres, Argentine Republic.
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Genus XI. Tilmatura, Reich, Aufz. der Colib. 1853, p. 8.
Tryphaena, Grould, Int. Troch, 1861, p. 96.
Type : 0. Duponti, Lesson.
Bill straight, long as the head. Wings short. Tail deeply
forked, outermost feather tapering rapidly at tip and curved
inwards. Sexes unlike.
Habitat — Mexico and Cfuatemala.
30. Tilmatura duponti. Less, Ois. Monch Suppl. 1829,
p. 150.
Ornysmia coelestis. Less, Trait. Ornith, 1831, p. 276.
Ornysmia zemes, Less, Rev. Zool, 1838, p. 315.
Mellisuga duponti, Grray, Gren. of Birds, vol. i,, p. 113.
Tryphaena duponti, Bon., Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, p. 84.
Tilmatura lepida, Reich, Aufz der Colib,, 1853, p. 8.
Thaumastura duponti, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool, 1854,
p. 257.
Trochilus duponti, Jard, Nat. Lib. Hum, Birds, vol. i., p. 131.
Sparkling Tail Humming Bird, Gould, Mon. of Troch.,
vol. iii., p. 158.
Le Tilmature de Dupont, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. m. t. iv.,
p. 12.
Habitat. — Mexico and Guatemala.
Male. — Upperside dark golden-green. Throat deep metallic
blue. Breast white. Abdomen and flanks, dark shining
green, edged with light gray. Median rectrices shining green,
next one dark brown, the others rufous at base, then black with
a white spot, then dark brown tipped white. Bill black.
Total length 4 in. Wing 1|. Tail 2. Culmen f.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Underside buff. Throat
paler, speckled in the centre with brown spots. Centre of
abdomen white. Middle tail feathers green at base, remaining
part black tipped with white. Bill black.
Total length, 2f in. Wing, If. Tail, |. Culmen, |.
Dedicated by Lesson to M. Dupont, a dealer naturalist of
Paris.
It is a scarce species. I have killed several specimens at
Cordoba, Mexico. It is more abundant in Guatemala.
Genera of Humming Birds. 21
G-ENUS XII. Myrtis, Eeich, Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 13.
Zephyritis, Muls. and Verr. Class. Troch. 1865, p. 87.
Eudoaia, Muls. Cat. Ois. m. 1875, p. 32.
Eulidia, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. m. t. iv., p. 114.
Type 0. Fanny, Lesson.
Bill longer than the head, curved for its entire length.
Wings rather long, reaching half the length of the tail.
Medium rectrices short almost hidden in the coverts, the others
long, nearly of the same length.
Habitat. — Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
31. Myrtis fanny, Less. Ann. Scien. Nat., 1838, t. ix., p. 170.
Trochilus lahrador, Bourc. Ann. Soc. Sci. Lyon, 1839, p. 339.
Calothorax faniiy, Gray, Gen. of Birds, vol. i., p. 110.
Thaumastura fanny y Bon., Compt. Rendus, 1850, p. 383.
Lucifer Labrador, Bon., Kev. and Mag. Zool. 1854, p. 257.
Fanny's Wood Star, Gould., Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 151.
Le Myrtis de Fanny, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. m. t. iv., p. 34-
Habitat. — Ecuador and Peru.
Male. — Upperside light bronze-green. Throat metallic
bluish green with a narrow band of metallic blue, and the
centre luminous violet forming a good spot. White band
across the breast, sometimes edged with pale rufous. Abdo-
men and undertail-coverts dull white. Flanks bronzy, washed
with buff. Tail brownish-black, the median with a bronze
gloss. Wings brown. Bill black.
Total length, 3f in. Wing, li. Tail, 1|. Culmen, |.
Female — Upperside bronzy-green. Throat and abdomen
white, the rest buff. Median rectrices shiny-green, next green
tipped with black. Lateral buff at base, then black tipped
white. Bill black.
Size like the male excepting the tail, which is a little shorter.
The types " Ex Coll Bourcier and Elliott " are now in the
American Museum of Natural History of New York.
I have a fine series of both sexes of this species collected by
Buckley in Ecuador.
*32. Myrtis yarelli, Bourc, P.Z.S., 1846, p. 45.
Callothorax yarelli, Keich, Aufz. der Colib, 1853, p. 13.
Lucifer yarelli, Keich. Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 10.
22 Genera of Humming Birds.
Eudosia yarelli, Muls. Cat. Ois. m., 1875, p. 32.
Eididia yarelli, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. m., 1877, t. iv., p. 115.
YarrelVs Wood Star, Gould. Mon. Troch, vol. iii., p. 152.
L'Eulidie de Yarell, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. m., 1877, t. iv.,
p. 115.
Habitat. — Bolivia.
Male. — Upperside and four central tail feathers light
yellowish green. Throat metallic lilac with blue reflections.
Underside white-washed with green on the flanks. Lateral
feathers of tail stiff, narrow, and graduate to a point, dark
brown. Bill black.
Total length, 21 in. Wing, l^\. Tail, If. Culmen, f.
Female. — Upperside like the male. Underside buffy-white.
Middle tail feathers green, next green with black tips, remainder
buff at base, then black tipped with white.
This rare species is one of my desiderata. According
to Mulsant it was described by Boarcier from one specimen in
Georges Loddiges Collection, and dedicated to Mr. William
Yarrell, who was for a long time Vice-President of the Zoological
Society of London. If it can be relied upon, the types of the
species are still in the Loddiges Collection, now the property of
his grandson.
Genus XIII. Rhodopis, Reich, Aufz. der. Colib., 1853, p. 13.
Type : 0. vesper, Lesson.
Bill nearly twice as long as the head, curved for its entire
length, and wide at base. Frontal feathers jDrojecting on the
culmen and hiding the nostrils. Wings long, reaching beyond
the middle of tail. Tail deeply forked, feathers graduated to
their tips, which are pointed. Tarsi clothed. Sexes similar.
Throat of brilliant hues.
33. Khodopis vesper. Lesson, Ois. Mouches., 1829, p. 85.
Calothorax vesper, Gray, Gen. of Birds, vol. i., p. 110.
ThauTnastura vesper, Bon, Compt. Rend., 1850, p. 383.
Lucifer vesper, Bon, Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 257.
Rhodopis vespera, Reich, Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 13.
Calliphlox vespera, Reich, Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 10.
Evening Humming Bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 154.
Le Rhodopis vesper, Muls., Hist. Nat. des. Ois., m. vol. iv.,
p. 24.
Habitat. — Peru.
Genera of Humming Birds. 23
Male. — Upperside pale bronzy-green. Eump rufous. Throat
metallic amethystine red with purple-bluish reflections on the
sides. Breast, abdomen, and under tail-coverts white. Flanks
grey washed with green. Median rectrices olive-green, lateral
bluish-black. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, oi in. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2J-. Culmen, If
Female. — Upperside like the male. Throat white, speckled
with brown spots. Kest of underside like the male.
My specimens were collected by Mr. Whitely in Peru.
*34. Khodopis atacamensis, Leyb, Ann. Univ. Santiago, Chili,
1869.
dtacaman's Evening Humming Bird.
UOiseau m,ouche d'Afacaman.
Habitat. — Chili.
The only two specimens, male and female, which I have seen
in the British Museum are exactly like the preceding species,
but much smaller and slightly more rufous on the upperside.
They were collected by Markham in 1880, at Payta, Peru.
GThey are rather poor skins.
GrENUS XIX. Thaumastura, Bon, Consp, G-en. Av. 1850.
Vol. i., p. 85.
Phaetornis, Tschudi, Consp., 1844, p. 37.
Cora, Reich, Bon. Ann. Sc. Nat. 1834, p. 138.
Type : 0. cora, Lesson.
Bill short, straight, wide at base. Wings long. Tarsi partially
clothed. Middle pair of rectrices almost hidden in coverts,
next on either side greatly elongated and longest, remainder
much shorter and decreasing in length to the outermost one.
All of them very narrow but of uniform width to their entire
length.
Habitat. — Peru.
35. Thaumastura cora, Less and Garn, Voy. de la Coq. p. 13.
Trochilus (Phaetornis) cora, Tschud, Consp. p. 37.
Calothorax cora, Gray, Gen. of Birds, vol i., p. 110.
Lucifer corae, Reich, Troch. Enum. 1855, p. 10.
Cord's Shear-tail, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 153.
Le Thaumasture de Cora, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. m. t. iv., p. 9.
Habitat. — Peru.
24 Genera of Humming Birds,
Male. — Upperside pale golden-green. Throat metallic crimson
with blue reflections on the sides. Breast and abdomen white.
Flanks and undertail-coverts white-washed with pale golden-
green. Tail black on outer web, white nearly to the tip on
inner, tip black. Bill black.
Total length, 5| in. Wing, If. Tail 3|. Culmen, i.
Femalfi. — Upperside pale golden-green. Throat white,
speckled with pale green. Breast, abdomen, and under tail-
coverts white. Flanks white-washed with pale green. Middle
tail feathers green on inner web, white on outer with black tip,
lateral white with a broad subterminal black band. Bill black.
Total length, 3i in. Wing, If. Tail, 1^. Culmen, ^.
Dedicated by Lesson to Cora, Priestess of the Sun. I have
several specimens of this fine species collected by Mr. Whitely
in Peru. Two come from Ex Collection, Costa de Beauregard.
Genus XV. Heliactin, Boie Isis, 1831, p. 546.
Heliactinia, Reich, Aufz der Colib. 1853, p. 12.
Heliactinus, Burm, Th. Bras. 1854-56, t. ii., p. 356.
Type T. cornuta., Pr. Max.
Bill longer than the head, slender terminating in a sharp
point. On either side of head a tuft of feathers forming a
short elevated crest. Wings long pointed. Four medium
rectrices longest, broad at base, and graduating to a point.
Tarsi bare. ISexes unlike.
Habitat. — Brazil.
36. Heliactin cornuta, Pr. Max, Beit zur Naturg von Braz,
p. 99.
Trochilus dilophus, Vieill, Ency. Meth., vol. ii., p. 573.
Trochilus bilophus, Temm, Plan Colo, p. 18.
Mellisuga cornuta, Gray, Gen. of Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Mellisuga bilopha, Steph, Gen. Zool., vol. xiv., p. 251.
Ornysmia chrysolopha, Less. Ois. Mouch, 1829, p. 55.
Heliactina chrysolopha, Reich, Aufz der Colib. 1853, p. 12.
Heliactinus cornutus, Burm, Th. Braz., vol. ii., p. 356.
Sun Gem, Gould, Mon. Troch. vol. iv p. 212.
V Heliactin aux huppes cVor, Muls. Hist. Nat. des Ois. m. t.
iv., p. 5.
Habitat, — Brazil.
Genera of Humming Birds. 25
Male. — Forehead and crown shining greenish-blue. Above
the eyes a tuft of lengthened feathers, fiery crimson at base
chanjjing to bright gold at tip. Upperside golden-green.
Throat with a tuft of long feathers covering the middle of
breast, velvety black. Breast and abdomen pure white. Flanks
bronzy-green. Median rectrices olive-green, blackish at tip,
the next white with bronzy-green bar starting from near the
base to half their length, the remaining three white with a wide
black band in the middle. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2. Tail, 2\. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Throat and abdomen
reddish white. Flanks golden-green. jNIedian rectrices bronzy-
green, lateral bronzy-green at base, changing to black, apical
half white. Bill black.
This wonderful species was discovered by Prince of Wied
daring his voyage in Brazil, where it was abundant then ; it is
very seldom sent from that country now and it is rather scarce
in the collections.
I have several specimens from Bahia.
Genus XVI. Doricha, Keich, Aufz. der. Colib., 1853, p. 12.
Elisa (Reich), Bon. Ann. Sc. Nat., 1854, p. 138.
Myrtis, Cab and Heine, Mus. Hein., 1860, t. iii., 59.
Dolicha, Heine, Journal fur Ornith., 1863, p. 208.
Amathusia, Muls. and Verr, Class Troch., 1865, p. 85.
Egolia, Muls. and Verr, Class Troch., 1 865, p. 86.
Amalasia, Muls. Cat. Ois. m. 1875, p. 29.
Amcdusia, Mnh. Hist. Nat. Ois. m. 1877, t. ix., p. 15.
Type T. enicurus., Vieillot.
Bill longer than the head, slender, curved for its whole length.
Wings moderate. Tail long, medium feathers nearly hidden in
their coverts, two outer ones nearly equal and longest. Feet
small. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Bahamas, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Eica and
Veragua.
37. Doricha enicura, Vieill, Nouv. Diet. Hist. Nat., 1817, t. 23,
p. 429.
Ornysmia heteropygia, Less. Ois. Mouch., 1829, p. 72.
Trochilus swainsoni, Less. Trochil., 1831, p. 167.
r
26 Genera of Humming Birds.
Calothorax enicura. Gray, G-en. Birds, vol. i., p. 110.
Lucifer enicurus, Bon, Rev. and Magas. Zool., 1854, p. 257.
Galliphlox henicura, Reich, Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 10.
Thauraastura enicura, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 157.
Myrtis enicura. Cab and Heine, Mus. Hein., 1869, t. iii.,
p. 59.
Amalasia enicura, Muls., Cat. Ois., m. 1875, p. 29.
Anialusia enicura, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois., m. 1877, t. iv,
16.
Slender Sfiear-iail, Gould, Mon., Troch, vol. iii., p. 157.
L.Anialusie a qitene singuliere Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois., m. t.
iv., p. 17.
Habitat. — Guatemala.
Male. — Upperside and flanks golden-green. Chin black.
Throat metallic purple with blue reflections. Breast and
abdomen pale buff, sometimes deeper. Lateral rectrices,
purplish-black ; inner webs of two outer feathers narrowly
margined with bufif. Median rectrices shining grass-green.
Bill black.
Total length, 41 in. Wing, If. Tail, 2|. Culmen, f.
Female. — I^pperside, golden-green. Median rectrices, shining
grass-green. Lores and ear-coverts, blackish-brown. Underside,
buff, a tuft of feathers (as in the males), under the thigh, white.
Tail feathers next the middle ones, rufous at base, then black
with white tips. Bill, black.
Total length, 3 in. Wing, U. Tail, If. Culmen, f.
This species is rather abundant in Coban, Guatemala.
All the specimens of my collection are from that localit3^
38. DoRiCHA ELIZAE, Less and Delattre Rev. Zool., 1839,
p. 20.
Myrtis eliza, Reich, Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 13.
Lucifer eliza, Bon. Rev. et Magas de Zool., 1 854, p. 227.
Calothorax eliza, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 110.
Thaumastiira elizae, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., pi. 155.
Amalasia elizae, Muls., Cat. Ois., m. 1875, p. 29.
Amalasia elizae, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois., m. 1877, t. iv, p. 20.
Mexican Shear-tail, Gould, Mon, Troch., vol. iii., p. 175.
Genera of Humming Birds. 27
L.Amaluzie d'eliza^ Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois., in. 1877., t. iv.,
p. 20.
Habitat. — Jalapa, Yucatan CMexico).
Male. — Upperside and flanks pale bronzy-green. Throat
metallic purple-crimson with blue reflections. Breast, abdo-
men, and undertail-coverts white. Uppertail-coverts bronzy-
green. Middle tail feathers greenish on inner webs, buff on
outer. Lateral purplish-black, two next the outermost black
margined with buff on the inner webs. Bill black.
Total length, 3f in. Wing, If. Tail, If. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Underside white tinged
with buff. Median rect rices green edged with buff in the
centre and tipped black, the remainder buff at base, then black
with white tips.
This rare species was discovered by Delattre at Pasos del Toro,
between Vera Cruz and Jalapa, Mexico.
I have three specimens in my collection. < )ne from Ex
Collection Costa de Beauregard, the other two were collected by
Mr. daumer, at Progreso, Yucatan, in October, 1878.
39. DoRYCHA Bryanthae, Lawr, Ann. N.Y. Lye. Nat. Hist.,
1867, vol. viii., p. 483.
Bryant's Wood Star, Gould, Suppl., Mon. Troch., pi. 46.
La Doriche de Bryant, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. m. t. iv., p. 43,
Habitat. — Costa Kica, Veragua.
Male. — Upperside dark golden-green. Upper tail-coverts
dark green internally, black externally. Throat metallic crim-
son. Breast white, tinged with pale buff. Abdomen deep
rufous. Flanks golden-green. Undertail-coverts green, mar-
gined with rufous. Tail purplish-black, the rectrices margined
on their inner webs rufous. Bill black.
Total length, 4-in. Wing, If. Tail, 11. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Middle tail feathers
grass-green, then purplish-black, with rufous tips. Throat and
breast pale rufous. Abdomen and undertail-coverts deep rufous.
Sides of neck and and upper part of flanks dark green. Bill
black.
Total length, 31 in. Wing, If. Tail, 1. Culmen, X
This species was discovered by Mr. Carmiol in Costa Rica,
February, 1867.
28 Genera of Humming Birds.
It was dedicated by Mr. Lawrence to Mrs. Bryant, of Boston.
I have a fine series of this species captured in Costa Rica and
Veragua.
40. DoRYGHA EVELYNiG, Bourc, P.Z.S. 1847, p. 44.
Calothorax evelynce, Grray, Gen. of Birds, vol. i., p. 110.
Lucifer evelynoR^ Reich, Troch. Enum., p. 10.
Calothorax evillina, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 257.
Trochilus hahamensis, Bryant, Proceed. Nat. Hist. Soc,
Boston, 1859, vol. vii., p. 106.
Bahama Wood Star, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 156.
La Doriche d'Evelyne, Muls,, Hist. Nat. Ois. m. t. iv.,p. 84.
Habitat. -Nassau and Providence, " Bahamas."
Male. — Upperside pale golden-green. Throat metallic crim-
son, with violet reflections at base. Breast white. Abdomen
rufous. Flanks green, mingled with rufous. Undertail-coverts
buffj-white. Median rectrices purple-black ; the inner web of
all, excepting that of the internal feather, rufous. Bill black.
Total length, a^-in. Wing, 1^. Tail, li. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside pale green. Throat buffy- white. Ab-
domen and undertail-coverts rufoug. Middle tail-feathers
bronzy-green, lateral rufous, with a sub-terminal black band.
Bill black.
Total length, 2f in. Wing, 1^. Tail. 1. Culmen, |.
This species is very rare in the collections. I have only one
fine male, collected at Long Island, Bahamas, by Chas. B. Cory,
of Boston, and graciously given to me.
41. DoRYCHA LYRURA, Gould, Ann. and Mag. Nat. Hist., 1869,
vol. iv., p. 111.
Lyre shaped Wood Stur, Gould, Suppl. Mon. Troch., p. 47.
La Dory che -petite Lyre, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. m. t. iv., p. 41.
Habitat. — Inagua, Bahamas.
Male.— Upperside pale bronze-green. Forehead and throat
metallic purplish-crimson, with blue reflections forming a large
metallic blue band at base. Breast white. Abdomen and under-
tail-coverts rufous. Flanks golden-green. Tail, lyre-shaped,
feathers turning outwards at tips, purplish-black, all the
feathers except the middle and outermost ones with inner web
rufous. Bill black.
Genera of Humming Birds. 29
Total length, 31 in. Wing, li. Tail, 1|. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside pale green. Throat and breast dull
white. Abdomen and undertail-coverts rufous. Flanks rufous,
tinged with green. Tail rounded. Median pair shining bluish-
green, remainder buff at base, with a broad black central band
and tips dull white. Bill black.
Total length, 3| ins. Wing, 1 g. Tail, 1|. Culmen, |.
This is also a very rare species. I have two very fine male
specimens and one female. One male was graciously offered to
me by the Authorities of the Smithsonian Institution when I
visited this Magnificent Institution in 1876. It was collected
by Doctor Bryant at Inagua. The two other specimens were
presented to me by my friend, Mr. Chas. Cory, of Boston. They
were collected by Mr. C. L. Maynard at Inagua.
Genus XVII. Calliphlox, Boie Isis, 1831, p. 544.
Philodice, Muls. and Verr, Class. Troch., 1865, p. 86.
Type : T. Amethystinus^ Grmelin.
Bill shorter than the head, straight, slightly curved at tip.
Tail long, deeply forked, feathers narrow. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Trinidad, Venezuela, Gruiana, Brazil.
42. Calliphlox amethystina, Gmel., Syst. Nat., 1 788, vol. i.,
p. 496.
Mellisuga atnethystina, Steph., Gen. ZooL, vol. xiv., p. 243.
Trochilus hrevicauda, Spix, A v. Braz., vol. i., p. 79.
Ornysniia amethystina, Less, Oiscaux. Mou., 1829, p. 150,
Ornysniia amethystoides, Less, Troch., 1831, p. 79.
Mellisuga amethystoides, Gray, Gen. of Birds, vol. i., p. 1 13.
Trochilus campestris, Pr. Max, Beit. Naturg. Bras., p. 73.
Tryphaena amethystina, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1 850, vol. i.,
p. 84.
Tryphaena am^ethystoides, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 84.
Calliphlox amethystoides, Reich, Aufz. der Colib., 1853,
p. 12.
The Amethyst, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 159.
Le Calliphlox amethyste, Muls., I[ist. Nat. Ois. m. t. iv.,
p. 46.
Habitat. — Trinidad, Venezuela, Guiana, Brazil.
30 Genera of Humming Birds.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green. Throat metallic amethyst,
beneath which is a band of dull white. Flanks green. Abdo-
men gray. Undertail-coverts green edged with gray. Central
tail feathers green, lateral purplish brown. Bill black.
Total length, 3^ in. Wing, If. Tail, \\. Culmen, '%.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Underside pale gray.
Throat spotted with brown. Medium rectrices bright green,
laterals have base purplish-gray washed with green, remaining
part black with white tips. Slightly smaller than male.
It is rather common in Brazil and Guiana.
43. Calliphlox koraimae, Boucard, H. Bird, vol. i., p. 52.
RorairiuCs Arnethyst.
UAiyiethyste de Roraima.
Habitat. — Koraima, B. Guiana.
Male. — Upperside dark bronzy-green. Throat metallic ame-
thyst-red as in Selasphoriis platycei'cus, beneath which is a
narrow band of white. Abdomen and flanks green washed with
gray. Upper and undertail-coverts green. Tail purplish-brown.
Bill black.
Total length, 31 in. Wing, If. Tail, If. Culmen, f .
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Throat white with a
central spot, amethyst-red, beneath which is a narrow grayish
band. Sides of neck and breast golden-green. Flanks, abdomen
and undertail-coverts, rufous. Tail purple-brown with rufous
tips. Bill black.
This species was discovered by Mr. Henry Whitely at
Roraima, British Guiana.
Types in Boucard's Museum.
44. Calliphlox mitchelli, Bourc, P.Z.S., 1847, p. 47.
Mellisuga mitchelli, Gray, Gen. of Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Calothorax mitchelli, Reich., Aufz. der Colib, 1853, p. 13.
Lucifer vtiitchelli, Reich. Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 10.
Tryphaena Tnitchelli, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 257.
MiichelVs Amethyst, Gould., Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 160.
Le GaUiphlox de Mitchel, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. m. vol. iv.,
p. 50.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Genera of Humming Birds. 31
Male. — Upperside dark green. Throat dark metallic-violet.
Breast grayish-white. Abdomen and flanks dark green,
washed with buff near the thigh. Tail and wing dark purple.
Bill black.
Total length, 3i in. Wing, 1§. Tail, If. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside dark green. Underside buff, changing
to rufous on the abdomen and undertail coverts. Middletail
feathers bronze-green, lateral rufous with subterminal black
bar. Bill black.
Total length, 2f in. Wing, 1^. Tail, |. Culmen, i.
This rare species has been dedicated by Mr. Mulsant to
Mr. Mitchel, the collaborator of Doctor Gray, for the Genera of
Birds.
I have several specimens collected by Buckley in Ecuador.
FAMILY II. LOPHORNID^,
Or Family of Coquettes.
Body small, sometimes very minute. Bill slender, short and
straight. Head usually crested. Throat, in males very brilliant,
in some, the feathers of the sides of throat are very elongated
and beautifully spotted, forming a beautiful collar. Tail
rounded in some as in the genus Lophornis, In others, the
rectrices are of variable forms, sometimes very long, narrow and
acute, as in the genus Gouldia, in others, short and acute with
the shaft of outermost very long and terminating with a spatula
as in the genus Discura. One of the principal characters of
the family which is constant for all the species is the white or
buff band crossing the rump in both sexes. Sexes unlike.
Type: Lophornis, l.esson, Hist. Nat. Ois. mou. 1829, p. 37.
Genus XVIII. Lophornis, Less. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mouch,p. 37,
1829.
Bellatrix, Boie Isis, 1831, p. 545.
Lophorinus, Bon. Eev. et Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 257.
Polemistria, Cab and Heyne. Mus. Hein., 1860, t. iii., p. 63.
Telamon, Muls. and Verr., Class. Troch., 1865, p. 75.
Paphosia, Muls. and Verr., Class. Troch., 1865, p. 75.
Dialia, Muls. Cat. Ois. Mou., 1875, p. 27.
Idas, Muls. Cat. Ois. Mou., 1875, p. 27.
AvA'ima, Muls. Cat. Ois. Mou., 1875, p. 27.
Type T, ornatus, Bodd.
32 Genera of Humming Birds.
Bill short and straioht. Head crested. Throat metallic,
with elongated ornamental feathers on the sides, more or less
lengthened, and projecting outwards. Tail rounded. Females
dull.
Habitat. — Mexico, Central America, Trinidad, Guiana,
Brazil, Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
45. LoPHORNis ORNATUS, Bodd. Plan, enlum. d'Aub., 1783, pi.
640, fig. 3.
Ornismya ornata, Less. Ois. Mouch. 1829, p. 139.
Mellisitga ornata, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 13.
Lophornis auratus, Bon. Consp. Gen. Avi., 1850, vol. i., p. 83.
Lophornis ornata, Reich. Aufz der Colib. 1883, p. 12.
Tufted Coquette, Gould, Mon. Trooh., vol. iii., p. 117.
Le Lophornis Huppe-Col. Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois., m. 187fi, t.
iii., p. 216.
Habitat —Trinidad, Venezuela, Guiana.
Male. — Head and crest shining dark chestnut. Forehead and
throat metallic green. Upperside golden-green. Rump and
uppertail-coverts bronzy-brown, a white band across the rump,
sometimes this band is slightly buff. On each side of throat a
series of lengthened graduated feathers, pale buff, each feather
tipped with metallic green. Underside bronzy-green with a
narrow rufous tinge under the throat. Undertail-coverts
greenish-butf. Tail brownish-chestnut externally margined and
tipped with bronzy-green. Bill flesh color, black at tips.
Total length, 2f in. Wing, If. Tail, 1. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upper and underside bronzy-green. Front throat
and upper part of breast buff. Across the rump a band of
huffy white. Tail buff with a broad subterminal blackish band
with golden-green reflections. Wings purplish-black.
46. Lophornis gouldi. Lesson, Trochil., 1831-33, p. 103.
Bellatrix gouldi, Reich. Aufz der Col., 1853,,p. 12.
Gowda's Coquette, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 118.
Le Lophornis de Gould, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois., m. vol. iii.,
p. 219.
Habitat. — Para. (Brazil.)
Male. — Crest chestnut -red. Upperside bronzy-green. Rump
reddish-brown crossed by a band of white. Forehead, throat
and breast metallic green, with golden reflections. On the other
Genera of Humming Birds. 33
side lengthened graduated feathers pure white with a round
metallic golden green spot at tip. Abdomen and flanks dark
bronzy-green. Tail chestnut-red, with margins and tips bronzy-
green. Bill flesh color with brown tips.
Total length, 2f in. Wing, If. Tail, 1. Culmen, f .
Female. — Upper side golden-green, Kump reddish-bronze
crossed by a band of buffy-white. Throat buff, spotted dark
brown. Breast white, with metallic golden spots. Abdomen
and flanks golden-green. Median rectrices bronzy-green,
lateral buff with bronzy-green subterminal bar. Same length
as male.
I have one very fine adult pair of this extremely rare species,
collected many years ago, near Para.
47. LoPHORNis MAGNiFicus, Vieill, Nouv. Diet. Hist. Nat., 1817,
t. vii., p. 367.
Oiseau 'inouche huppe-col blanc, Vieillot.
Colibi'i helios, Spix, Av. Bras., 1824, t. i,, p. 81
Trochilus deconis, Licht, Doubl,, p. 14.
Ornismya magniftca, Less. Man. Ornith., t. ii., p. 80.
Ornismya strumaria, Less. Ois. Mou., 1829, p. i43.
Lophornis strumaria, Less. Trait. Ornith, 1831, p. 285.
Mellisuga magni/ica, Grray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Bellatrix Tnagnijica, Reich. Aufz der Colib., 1853, p. 12.
Telam,an Tiiagnificiis, Gray, Handl. Birds, vol. i., p. 147.
Idas magnijicus, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mouch., 1876, vol. iii.,
p. 211.
Frilled Coquette, Gould, Mon, Troch., vol, iii,, p. 119.
ridas magnijique, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mouch., 1876, vol.
iii., p. 212.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Very like L. goiddi in size and coloration. The princi-
pal differences are that the elongated feathers of the neck have
the tips crossed by a bar of metallic green instead of a spot.
At base of throat, the feathers are rufous instead of pure white.
The abdomen and flanks are of a lighter green with a grayish
tinge.
Total length, 2| in. Wing, 1^. Tail, 1. Culmen, |.
Female. — Exactly like L. goiddi.
This charming species was discovered by Mr. Delalande, a
French Naturalist, who explored Brazil.
34 Genera of Humming Birds.
48. LoPHORNis HELENA, Delattre, Echo du Monde savant, 1843,
p. 1068.
Mellisuga helencB, Grray, Gren. of Birds, vol. i., p. 133.
Paphiosa helence, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou. 1876, vol. iii.,
p. 205.
Princess Helena's Coqiiette^ Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii.,
p. 123.
La Paphosie d'Helene, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou. 1876,
vol. iii., p. 205.
Habitat. — Mexico, Gruatemala.
Male. — Top of head and crest dark metallic green. In the
middle of the occiput, six long slender greenish-black feathers,
forming a crest extending as far back as the rump. Upperside
golden-green. Kump bronzy -brown, crossed by a white line,
sometimes slightly rufous. Throat metallic golden-green,
surrounded by long shining bluish-black feathers. On each
side of the neck a few elongated buff feathers. Breast golden-
green. Flanks and abdomen pure white, each feather with a
golden spot on tip. Undertail-coverts dark rufous. Median
rectrices green, rufous at base, lateral deep rufous, margined
with brown. Bill flesh color with black tips.
Total length, 2i in. Wing, 11. Tail, 1^. Culmen, §.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Rump black, crossed
above with a white line. Wing, purple-black. Throat rufous-
white with small brown-golden spots. Breast golden. Abdomen
and flanks white with golden spots. Median rectrices, grayish-
green, then black with a rufous spot at tip, lateral deep rufous,
black in the middle.
This beautiful species was discovered at Jalapa, Mexico, in
1843, by the well known naturalist, Mr. Delattre. It was
dedicated by him to Princess Helene d'Orleans.
I have found this species at Tospam, near Cordoba, jNIexico,
and at Sante Comapam, near San Andres Tuxtla, department
of Vera Cruz, " Mexico." It is a very rare species. All the
specimens which I have from Guatemala were procured near
Coban, Alt a Vera Paz.
49. LoPHORNis ADORABiLis, Salv., P.Z.S., 1870, p. 207.
Dialia adorabilis, Muls. ijist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, vol. iii.,
p. 208.
Salvin's Coquette, Gould. Mon. Troch. Suppl., 1886, p. 49.
Genera of Humming Birds. 35
La Dialie adorable, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, vol. iii.,
p. 209.
Habitat. — Chiriqui, Columbia.
Male- Forehead metallic ruby red. Crown pure white with
elongated feathers on the occiput, forming a crest. The few
narrow lengthened dark metallic green feathers, mentioned by
Mr. Daniel Gr. Elliot, on each side of the occiput, do not exist
in the male specimen which I possess. These feathers exist on
each side of the neck, they are very long and ornament the
throat in a peculiar manner. Upperside bronzy-green. Eump
dark purple crossed by a narrow pale rufous band. Throat
metallic grass-green. Breast pure white. Abdomen, flanks and
undertail-coverts rufous, with a few bronzy-green feathers on
flanks. Median rectrices rufous edged with bronzy-green,
lateral rufous with external edges bronzy-green. Wings
purple. Bill, flesh color, with black tips.
Total length, 3-in. Wing, li. Tail, 1^. Cuhnen, |.
Female. — Head dark brown. Upperside bronzy-green. Throat
and breast white, spotted with brown. Tail deep buff with a
subterminal black bar. Flanks bronzy-green. Abdomen and
undertail-coverts deep rufous. Eump as in the male.
This exceedingly rare and charming species was discovered
at Bugaba, near the Volcano of Chiriqui, by Mr. Arce, a native
of Guatemala, to whom Science is indebted for several new
species.
I have only one male specimen, sent to me by Mr. Arce.
50. LoPHORNis PAVONINUS, Salv. & Grodm. Ibis., 1882, p. 81.
Roraima Coquette, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., pi. 50.
Le Lophornis de Whitely.
Habitat. — Roraima, British Guiana.
Male. — Head shining golden-green, with a velvety black bar
in the centre. Upperside dark grass-green. Eump bronzy-
green crossed by a narrow white band. Throat dark bronzy-
green with black reflections. On the sides of the neck, graduated
elongated feathers extending over the rufous at base with a
small white spot, then metallic-green with a round black spot
in the centre near the tip of each feather, resembling some-
what to the colouring of the feathers of a peacock-tail. It is
quite ornamental and enhances greatly the beauty of this bird.
Breast, abdomen, and flanks dark bronzy-green, nearly black in
56 Genera of Humming Birds.
centre of abdomen. Undertail-coverts dark grey. Tail bronzy-
green with narrow white tips. Wings purple- black. Bill black.
Total length, 3 in. Wing, If. Tail, If. Culmen,|.
Female. Upperside dark grass-green. Eunap bronzy-green
crossed by a narrow white band. Throat, breast, and abdomen
rufous-white, streaked with black. Flanks bronzy-green.
Undertail-coverts rufous with a bronzy-green band in centre.
Median rectrices bronzy-green with black tips, lateral bronzy-
green with a subterminal black bar and greyish white tips.
Wings purple. Bill black.
This magnificent species was lately discovered by the well-
known collector, Mr. H. Whitely, at Roraima, British Gruiana.
I have two very fine pairs purchased from Mr. Whitely.
51. LoPHORNiS VEEREAUXi, Bourc. Eev. Zool., 1853, p. 193.
Bellatrix verreauxi, Bon. Rev. et Mag. Zool, 1854, p. 257.
Polemistria verreauxi^ Cab. and Hein. Mus. Hein., I860,
t. iii., p. 63.
Lophornis insignibarbis, Simon. Bull. Soc. Zool. France,
XV., p. 17.
Peruvian Coquette, Grould. Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 127.
Polemistrie de Verreaiix, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 221.
Columbian Coquette.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male.— Forehead and patch behind the eye, bright metallic
grass-green. Crest elongated, deep purplish-bronze, each
feather margined and tipped with dark green. Back and flanks
dark grass-green. Rump bronze-green, crossed above with a white
band. Throat and sides of neck pale metallic green, the long
feathers of neck tipped white. Centre of breast and abdomen
dark green with black reflections. Upper tail-coverts bronzy-
purple. Tail purplish-bronze with external margins broDzy-
green. Wing purplish-black. Bill black.
Total length, 3i in. Wing, If. Tail, 1^. Culmen, ^.
Female. — Head dark brown. Upperside dark grass-green. A
line of white on sides of throat. Throat and abdomen black,
spotted with pale buff. Line across the rump pale buff'. Tail
bronze-green at base changing to blackish-brown, all the lateral
feathers tipped white. Undertail coverts blackish brown. Bill
black.
Genera of Humming Birds. 37
This species, received by Mr. Bourcier from Columbia, was
dedicated by him to his friend, the well known Ornithologist,
Mr. Edouard Verreaux.
Its proper name should be the Columbian Coquette, as this
species is restricted to Columbia, as far as I know.
I have seen a young male specimen from Columbia in the
collection of my friend, Mr. Eugene Simon, of Paris. It was
without the elongated feathers of the neck, which were replaced
by a beautiful metallic grass-green throat. My friend,
Mr. Simon, has described this bird and given the name of
L. insignibarhis ; but I am quite certain that it is only the
livery of a young male of L. ver7'eauxi, just before taking the
plumage of an adult bird.
52. LoPHORNis Hauxwelli, N. Sp.
HauxwelVs Coquette.
Le Lophornis d'Hauxwell.
Habitat. — ^Nauta, Upper-Amazons.
Male. — Very much like the preceding species, with which it
has always been mixed, but having two fine adult pairs of this
bird, collected by Mr. Hauxwell, at Nauta, I am able to point
the differences which exist between the two species. All the
upperside of this species is bronzy-green and not dark green as
in L. verreauxi, the band across the rump is pale rufous in both
sexes, the tail is reddish-pm'ple with external margins dark
brown instead of purplish-bronze, the uppertail-co verts are
crimson-purple, instead of bronzy-purple. The underside is
exactly the same as L. verreauxi.
The female has also the back of a lighter green than
L. verreauxi, the chin and line under the eyes is pale buff, the
flanks are golden-green spotted with buff, the tail is grayish at
base, then dark bronze, nearly black, with the lateral feathers
tipped with a large grayish spot.
I dedicate this species to Mr. Hauxwell, its discoverer.
53. Lophornis chalybea, Vieill, Enc. Meth,, vol. ii., p. 574.
Trochilus festivus, Licht. Doubl., p. 14.
Golihri mystax, Spix. Av. Bras., 1824, t. i., p. 82.
Ornismya vieilloti, Less. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 186.
Mellisuga chalybea, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Lophornis audeniti, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i., p. 84.
/«1i.
38 Genera of Humming Birds.
Festive Coquette, Grould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 124.
La Polemistrie de Vieillot, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 230.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Forehead, line under the eyes and ear-coverts metallic
grass-green. Upperside bronzy-green. Eump dark purple
crossed by a narrow pale rufous band. Throat dark glossy green,
the long feathers on the sides tipped white. Breast and abdomen
rufous-white. Flanks brown with bronze reflections. Uppertail-
coverts reddish-brown. Tail Ijronzy-brown tipped with rufous-
gray. Wings purplish-black. Bill black.
Total length, 3^ in. Wing, If. Tail, li Culmen, |.
Female. - Upperside greenish-bronze. Rump and line across
as in male. Chin, line under the eyes and flanks buff. Breast
and abdomen black spotted with buff. A white patch near the
thigh as in the male. Tail bronzy-green at base, changing into
dark bronzy-brown, tipped with grayish-buff.
54. LoPHORNis STiCTOLOPHUS, Salv. and Elliott Ibis,, 1873,
p. 280.
Bellatrix regmce, Reich. Aufz der Col., 1853, p. 12.
Telamon stictolophus, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
vol. iii., p. 201.
Spangled Coquette, Gould. Mon. Troch. vol. iii., p. 122.
Le Telamon a Jtuppe etroite, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876., vol. iii., p. 202.
Habitat. — Columbia, Venezuela, Ecuador.
Male. — Crest broad, dark reddish buff, each feather tipped
with a green spot, the spots commencing in the centre of the
crown. Upperside shining-green, reddish near the yellowish-
white band crossing the rump. Rump and uppertail-coverts
reddish-brown. Throat metallic-green, beneath which is a spot
of white in the centre. Underside light shining-green, rufous
in the centre of abdomen. Undertail-coverts buff. Tail
brownish-chestnut, external feathers margined and tipped with
bronzy-green. Wings purplish-brown. Bill flesh color with
brown tips.
Total length, 2f in. Wing, 1^. Tail, 1J-. Culmen, f.
Female. — Head deep buff. Upperside bronzy-green. Rump
bronzy-brown crossed by a band of pale buff. Throat pale buff
spotted with blackish-brown. Breast and flanks bronzy-green.
Genera of Humming Birds. 39
Abdomen rufous. Tail buff with a broad subterminal blackish
bar.
It is a rare species.
55. LoPHORNis DELATTREi, Less. Kev. Zool., 18.39, p. 19.
Mellisivga delattrei, Grray. Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Telamon delattrei, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, vol. iii-,
p. 219.
Delattre's Coquette, Grould. Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 121.
Le Telamon de Delattre, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
vol. iii., p. 220.
Habitat. — Veragua, Panama and Columbia.
Male.— Differs only from L. stictolophus, by the green of the
throat, which is lighter, the internal colour of tail which is
entirely chestnut, and chiefly by the form of the crest which is
pale rufous, and composed of graduated lengthened feathers
very narrow and tipped with a very diminutive green
spot, scarcely visible. Eest of plumage like the preceding
species.
Total length, 3 in. Wing, 1^. Tail, li. Culmen, f .
Female. — Forehead light buff. Upperside bronzy-green.
Eump reddish-bronze crossed by a band of white. Tail greenish-
bronze with a broad subterminal purplish-black bar, tipped buff.
Throat black, beneath which is a small whitish spot. Breast,
abdomen and flanks bronzy-green. Undertail-coverts buff.
Tail buff, with a central bar blackish-bronze.
Young male is very much like the female, but the chin
is rufous and the throat spotted with green metallic
feathers.
I have several specimens of both sexes of this species from
Veragua, Panama, and Bogota, Columbia.
It was discovered by Delattre in Columbia, and dedicated to
him by his friend Mr. Lesson, the well-known ornithological
author.
56. LoPHORNis REGULUS, Gould. P.Z.S., 1847, p. 89.
Mellisuga regulus, Grray, Gren. Birds, vol. i,, p. 113.
Lophornis lophotes, Gould. Int. Troch., 1861, p. 83.
Great Crested Croquette, Gould. Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 120.
Le Lophornis a grande huppe.
Habitat. — Bolivia.
40 Genera of Humming Birds.
This species resembles very much to L. delattrei, but can be
easily recognised by its crest which is much wider and shorter.
Besides, the green spots on tips of crest-feathers are much
larger. The green of the throat is darker and more brilliant ;
the line crossing the rump is pure white, and the bill is longer.
Total length, 2f in. Wing, If. Tail, li. Culmen, i.
In my opinion, it is a very good species, quite easy to
distinguish from L. delattrei. It is rare.
The specimens which I have in my collection, were collected
in Bolivia by the celebrated explorer Buckley.
GrENUS XIX. Gouldia, Bon. Compt. Rend., 1850, p. 31.
Popelaria, Reich. Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 12.
GouldoTYiyia, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 257.
Prymnacantha, Cab. and Hein. Mus. Hein.. I860., t. iii.,
p. 64.
Tricolopha, Heine. Journ. fur Ornith., 1863, p. 209.
llythinia, Muls. I[ist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, vol. iii.,
p. 235.
Type : T. langsdorffi, Vieillot.
Bill about as long as the head. Rectrices lengthened, stiff,
graduating to a fine point. P orehead ornamented with metalling
feathers forming a sort of crest. Throat metallic. A white
band across the rump as all the other species of the family, a
tuft of white feathers on side of flanks over the thigh. Sexes
unlike.
Habitat. — Veragua, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and
Brazil.
57. GrOULDiA LANGSDORFFi, Bonuat and Vieill. Ency. Meth.,
1794, vol. ii., p. 574.
Orthorhynchus langsdorjji, Less. Man, Ornith., 1828., t. ii.,
p. 77.
Ornismya langsdorjji, Less. Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 102.
Colibri hirundinaceus, Spix. Av. Bras., 1824, vol. i., p. 80.
Mellisuga langsdorffi, Bon. Consp. Av., 1850, vol. i., p. 86.
Prymnacantha langsdorffi, Cab. and Hein. Mus. Hein., 1860,
t. iii., p. 64.
Langsdor^'s Thorn-tail, Gould. Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 127.
Le Prymnacanthe de Langsdorff, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, vol. iii., p. 230.
Genera of Humming Birds, 41
Habitat. —Brazil.
Male. — Crown throat and breast glittering metallic grass-
green, bounded beneath by a line of fiery-red, Upperside
golden-green, with a white band crossing the rump. Uppertail-
coverts bronzy-green. Lower part of breast and centre of abdo-
men black. Flanks and rest of underside greenish-bronze washed
witli gray. Median rectrices steel-blue with white shafts,
lateral steel-blue at base then brownish-gray, with the points
slightly darker. Wings purple-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5-in. Wing, 1^. Tail, 3. Culmen, i.
Female. — Upperside golden-green, darker on head. Kump
crossed by a white band. Chin and centre of throat black
spotted white, a white line from the bill to the throat. Throat
whitish spotted with metallic-green, l^ower part of breast and
centre of abdomen black, rest of abdomen white. Flanks golden-
green washed with white. Median rectrices steel-blue tipped
with gray, lateral bronze, with a subterminal bluish-black bar
and gray tips.
Total length, 4^-in. Wing, U. Tail, 2f . Culmen, i.
This very fine species was dedicated to Bnron de Langsdorfif
by Vieillot.
58. GrOULDiA MELANOSTERNUM, Grould. Ann. and Mag. Nat.
Hist., 1868, p. 323.
Black bellied Thorn-tail.
Le Prymnacanthe a ventre noir.
Habitat. — Ecuador and Peru.
Male. — This species is only distinguishable from the preceding
by all the top of head, which is metallic grass-green, and
the line under the breast, which is golden instead of fiery
red.
The specimens which I have of this rare species were
collected by Messrs. Hauxwell in Peru, and Buckley in
Ecuador.
59. GOULDIA POPELAiREi, Du. Bus. Esquiss. Ornith., 1845,
p. 6.
Mellisuga jpopelairei, Gray, Gen. of Birds, vol. i., p. 1 13.
Popelairia tricholopha, Reich. Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 12.
Prymnacantha jpopelairei, Cab. and Hein. Mus. Hein., 1860,
t. iii., p. 64.
42 Genera of Humming Birds.
Tricolopha popelairei, Heine. Jourii. fur Ornith., 1863,
p. 209.
Popelaire's Thorn-tail, Groiild. Mod. Troch., vol. iii., p. 127.
Le Tricolophe de Popelaire, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.. 1876,
t. iii., p. 236.
Habitat. — Columbia, Ecuador, Peru.
Male. — Head and throat metallic grass-green. Several long
black hair-like feathers extending beyond the crest, the two
middle ones reaching the tail. Back and uppertail-co verts
bronzy-green. Eump greenish-black, crossed by a white band,
bluish-black underneath the band. Breast and abdomen black
with bluish reflections. Flanks bronzy-green passing to
brownish gray. Tail, st eel-blue, with conspicuous white shafts,
especially on the underside. Undertail-coverts whitish. Thighs
rufous. Bill black.
Total length, 4f in. Wing, li. Tail, 2f . Culmen, i.
Female. — Upperside, sides of breast, flanks and uppertail-
coverts golden-green. White band across the rump, underneath
bluish-black. Chin, breast, and centre of abdomen dark brown,
nearly black. Line on each side of neck white. Tail short,
gray at base, then steel-blue with tips white. Wings purple-
brown. Thighs rufous. Bill black.
This very peculiar species was discovered in Perou by Baron
Popelaire de Terloo, and was dedicated to him by Du-Bus. The
type is in the Museum of Bruxelles.
All my specimens are from Columbia and Ecuador.
60. GrOULDiA CONVERSi, Bourc and Muls. Ann. Soc. Agr.
Lyon, 1846, p. 313.
Mellisuga conversi, Grray, Gren. Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Prymnacantha conversi, Cab. and Hein. Mus. Hein., 1860,
t. iii., p. 65.
Converts Thorntail, Gould. Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 129.
Le Prymnacanthe de Convers, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, vol. iii., p. 243.
Gouldia aequatorialis, Berlepsch and Tacz, P.Z.S., 1883,
p. 567.
Habitat. -Veragua, Columbia, Ecuador.
Male.— Read and throat shining dark green, elongated
feathers beneath the throat, centre of lireast bright green
with bluish reflections, sometimes metallic blue. Upperside
Genera of Humming Birds. 43
dark bronze-greeu. Eump underneath the white band, some-
times dark pvirple-brown, sometimes coppery. Tail steel blue,
with shafts pale brown upperside, and showy white underside.
Wings purplish -brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4 in. Wing, if. Tail, 2i. Culmen, ^.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Eump and white band
as in male. Throat and centre of abdomen black. A white
line under the eyes from the bill to the breast. Breast blackish
washed with metallic green feathers. Flanks golden-green.
Two large white patches between the lower part of abdomen
and flanks. Tail short, upperside steel blue with white tips,
underside gray at base, then steel blue with white tips. Bill
black.
I have united Gouldia aequatorlalis, Berlepsch and Tacz,
with this species, because the characters given by these authors
are not peculiar to the specimens from Ecuador. I have
several specimens from Veragua and from Columbia coloured
exactly the same as those from Ecuador.
This species was discovered by Mr, Convers, a French
naturalist, established years ago in Bogota. It was dedicated
to him by Messrs. Bourcicr and Mulsant.
(jr"'\ Gouldia lcetitiae, Bourc. Ann. Soc. Lyon, 1852, p. 143.
Prymnacantha lcetitiae, Cab. and Heiu. Mus Hein., I960,
t. iii, p. 04.
Mythinia lcetitiae, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, vol. iii.,
p. 245.
LetiticCs Thorntail, Gould. Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 130.
La Mythinie de Letitla, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
vol. iii., p. 246.
Habitat. — Bolivia.
Male. — Head and throat glittering pale grass green. Upper-
surface coppery-brown ; band across the rump white. A white
patch beneath the green of the throat. Upper parts of
abdomen and flanks bronzy-green. Lower portion of belly gray.
Upper tail-coverts red changing to golden-green. Tail black,
shafts rufous. Undertail-coverts golden-green bordered with
black. Bill maxilla black, mandible flesh-color at base, rest
black.
Total length, Sf in. Wing, 11. Tail, 1^. Culmen, -|.
Fenmle. — Unknown
44 Genera of Humming Birds.
The above description was taken from Elliot's Classification
and Synopsis of the Trochilidae.
Gexus XX. Discura, Keich. Aufz der Colib, 1858, p. 8.
PUdurus, ].ess. Ois. Mouch, 1829, p. 22.
Ocreatus, Gould, P.Z.S., 1846, p. 86.
Dlscosura, Bon. Compt. Eend., 1850, vol. i., p. 84.
Type; T. longicati da, Gmelin.
Bill shod, straight, converging near the tip to a slender })oint.
^Nlale brilliantly coloured on the forehead and throat. White or
rufous band crossing the rump as in all the other species of the
family. Tail deeply forked, the outermost rectrices bare of
webs near their tips, and terminating in a spatula. Sexes
unlike.
Habitat. — Guiana, Brazil.
02. DiscuKA LONGICAUDA, Gmel. Syst. Nat. 1788, vol. i.,
p. 498.
Trochilus platurus, Lath. Ind. Ornith, 1790, vol. i., p. 317.
Mellisuga platiira, Steph. Gen. Zool., vol. xiv., p. 242.
Trochilus hilophus, Tem. PI. Col., No. 18, fig. 3.
Ornismya platura, Less. Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 13().
Ocreatus lir/onicaudus, Gould, P.Z.S., 1846, p. 86.
Diacosura longicauda, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 84.
Discura, Sp. Salv. Ibis,, 1885, p. 434.
Racket Tail, Gould. Mon. Troch,, vol. iii., p. 126.
La Discure a raquettes, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
vol. iii., p. 250.
Habitat. — Guiana, Brazil.
Male. — Head, throat and breast shining grass-green, a small
black spot on chin. Upperside bronzy -green, rump crossed by
a white band. In the specimens from Guiana, this band is
pale buff. Flanks golden-green, a few feathers beneath the
metallic green feathers of breast, silvery-green. Abdomen dark
brown, nearly black, washed with golden feathers, lower part
and undertail-coverts pale buff with white patch near the thigh.
Tail purplish-brown with buff shafts. Shaft of outermost ones
bare of webs near the tip, and terminating with a black spatula.
Genera of Humming Birds. 45
Wings purple brown. Bill black. In some of my specimens
the upperside is reddish golden.
Total length, 4-in. Wing, If. Tail, 2. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside greenish-bronze. A white band across
the rump. Throat white, spotted dark brown, centre black.
Breast, flanks and lower part of abdomen whitish, tinged with
green feathers, centre of abdomen blackish-brown washed with
golden feathers. Tail short, dark gray, tipped with ])urp]ish-
black and edged with white. Bill black. A small butt" line at
base of bill.
Total length 3 in.
There is a slight difiterence of coloration between the speci-
mens from Guiana and Brazil ; but I don't think it is enough to
separate them.
FAMILY III. CEPHALELOPIDAE.
OR Family of Crowned Humming Birds.
Body moderate, sometimes very minute as in the genus
Mlorochera. Bill short slender and straight, serrated at tips
in tlie genus Chrysolampis. Feathers projecting on the culmen,
especially so in the genera Bellona and Chrysola'inpis, in
which they cover about half the length of the maxilla. Head
crowned and brilliantly coloured. In the genus (Jephalolepis one
or two black elongated feathers projecting from the crown getting
beyond half the length of the body. In some genera, the throat
is also brilliantly coloured. In the extraordinary and marvellous
genus Loddigesia the outermost rectrices terminates suddenly
with a broad rounded spatule, and the two posteriors undertail-
coverts are very long, narrow, and pointed, longer tlian the
whole body. Wings long, nearly reaching the end of tail. Tail
rounded, excepting in the genus Loddigesia. Sexes unlike.
Type: Cephalolepis, Lodd, P.Z,S., 1830, p. 12.
Genus XXI. Cephalolepis, Lodd, P.Z.S., 1830, p. 12.
Smaragdites, Reich. Syst. Av. Nat., 1 849, p. 40.
Orthorhynehus, Burm. Th. Bras., 1856.
Type : T. delalandi, Vieillot.
Bill straight, mandible curved upwards at tip. Nostrils hidden.
Head crested, from the centre, spread one or two long narrow
46 Genera of Humming Birds.
feathers nearly reaching the upper ])art of taiL Wings long.
Feathers of tail, even in length, rounded, and lateral tipped
white in both sexes. Tarsi bare. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Brazil.
(17. CEniALOLEPis DEI. vLANDii, VieiU. Nouv. Diet. Hist. >;at.,
t. xxii., p. 427.
Trochilus versicolor, VieiU. Nous. Diet. Hist. Nat., t. xxiii.,
p. 430.
Mellisuga delalandi, Grray, G-en. of Birds.
Cephalepis lalandii^ Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 83.
Orthorhj/)cc/iuti delalandii, Burni. Th. Bras., 18G0. pt. ii.,
p. 351.
Cephalepis lesJci, Von. Pelz. Orn. Rras., 1868, p. 58.
Dekilande^s Plover-Crest, Gould. Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 208.
Le Cephallepis de Delalande, Muls. Hist. 'Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii., p. 188.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male.- Head and crest metallic dark green with golden
reflections on forehead, the two long feathers of crest black.
Upperside shining bronzy-green. Median rectrices bronze-
green, lateral bronze-green at base, then bluish-black with white
tips. A white spot behind the eyes. Chin dark gray. Centre
of throat, breast and abdomen shining violet-blue. Rest of
underside dark gray. Undertail-coverts whitish gray, darker
in centre of feathers, and sometimes washed with green. Wings
purplish brown. Bill black.
Total length, 3f in. Wing, 2. Tail, 1|. Culmen, ^.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-greeen. Underside gray. Tail
like that of male. Bill black.
Same size as male.
This beautiful species was dedicated by Vieillot to the
celebrated naturalist Delalande, who probably is the discoverer
of the species.
It is common in Brazil.
68. Cephalolepis loddigesi, G-ould. P.Z.S., 1830, p. 12.
Trochilus opbsiJLoco'iniLs, Uicht. Nordm. Enuni. Keise,
1835.
Genera of Humming Birds. 47
Mellisnga loddigesi, Gray. Gen. Birds, vol. i., p, 114.
Ce'phalepis loddigesi, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 83.
Orthorhynchus loddigesi, Keich. Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 9.
Loddiges' Plover Crest, Gould. Mon. Troch., vol. vi., p. 209.
Le Cephallepis de Loddiges, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876,t.iii.,p. 192.
Habitat.— South Brazil.
Male. Head and crest metallic prussian-blue, the long-
feathers of crest black. Upperside bronze-green. White spot
behind the eye. Median rectrices bronze-green, lateral bronze-
green at base, then black with large white tips. Chin and sides
of the neck brownish-gray. Flanks and undertail-coverts
brownish- grey washed with green. Rest of underside dark
shining blue. Wings dark brown. Feet flesh color. Bill
black.
Total length, 3| in. Wing, 2. Tail, If. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside bronze-green. Underside gray. Eest
like male.
This rare species was dedicated by Gould to Mr. George
Loddiges, the celebrated botanist, who made, during his life-
time, one of the best collections of humming birds of that
epoch.
One of my specimens I found in the collection of Costa de
Beauregard, another was collected by H. von Hering, at
Taquara do Mundo novo, Prov., Eio Grande, Brazil.
Genus XXII. Loddigesia, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii.
Loddigiornis, Bon. Compt. Rend., 1850, p. 381.
Mulsantia, Reich. Aufz der Colib, 1853, p. 12.
Thaumantoessa, Hein. Journ. fur Ornith., 1863. p. 209.
Type : T. mirahilis, Bourcier.
Bill straight, longer than the head. Wings diminutive,
primaries rounded at the tip, tail feathers on each side very
much prolongated and terminating in a large spatula, median
and lateral rectrices excessively short, the two posterior under-
tail-coverts very long and pointed.
Habitat. — Peru.
48 Genera of Humming Birds.
69*. LODDIGESIA MiRAHiLis, Bourcier, P.Z.S., 1847, p. 42.
MulsanticL mirahili^^ Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 80.
Thaumntoefisa mh'ahilis, Heine. Jouni. fur Ornith., 1863,
p. 210.
Loddigesia mirahilis, Tacz., P.Z.S., 1881, p. 827.
Marvellous Humming Bird, (fould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii.,
]). 161.
La Loddigesie adm.irahle, j\Iuls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1877,
t. iii,, p. 252.
Hahitit. — Chacbapoyas, Peru.
Male. — Crown of the head brilliant blue, neck seapularies,
back wing and tail-coverts golden-green ; on the throat a gorget
of very brilliant green tinged with blue in the centre, and
bounded on each side by a narrow band of coppery red ; sides
of the breast and abdomen white ; flanks golden-green. Median
and lateral rectrices very short, dark green ; outermost ones very
long about three times the length of the body, very narrow
until near the end where they terminate suddenly with a broad
spatule of a dark blue colour crossed with darker lines, very
distinct in certain lights. The spatules are as broad as long,
wider in the middle and curved in half a circle, in nearly all
their length, so that in their natural position they cross twice
one another. Undertail-coverts green margined with white.
They are in general long, but the two posteriors are very long,
more so than the body, and pointed. These are dark bronzy-
green on their basal half passing to dark blue with tips whitish ;
bill and feet black.
Total length, 147 mill. Wing, 40. Tail, 125. Culmen, 21.
Posterior undertail-coverts, 80. Width of spatule, 30.
Female. — Upperside less golden than the male. Head
grayish-bronze. Underside white washed with dove color,
throat spotted with green, flanks and abdomen golden-green.
Median rectrices brilliant green, lateral green at base passing to
bluish-black at tips ; outermost grayish passing to blue on
spatula, which is oblong. Undertail-coverts dove colour, the
posterior ones reach three-fourths of the outermost rectrices,
and are pure white.
Genera of Humming Birds. 49
This most remarkable species was discovered in 1835,
at Ghacliapoyas (Peru), by M'' Matthews, who sent it to
M"" Loddiges, in which collection it is still. It is the type of
the species.
For many years it remained unique, and Gould did his
utmost to procure another specimen ; but he failed and died
in 1881, before he could secure the species.
Shortly after his death, MM'^ Jelski et Stolzmann, who Avere
collecting objects of natural history for the Museum of War-
saw, had the good fortune to rediscover the species and to
secure about fifteen specimens of both sexes, which they sent
to Europe. The British Museum possesses three specimens,
two adults, male and female, and one young, which I believe
were collected by the last mentioned naturalists.
It is still a very rare species, and one of my desiderata.
LoDDiGEsiA, sp. Boucard Troch. du Mex. (Ann. See. Linn.,
Lyon, 1875).
Ilabiiat. — San- Andres Tuxtla.
In August 18oG, w^hen residing in San-Andtes Tuxtla Mexico,
I saw a bird probably belonging to this extraordinary genus.
It was near sunset, and unfortunately I had no gun at the
time. I Ciune at the same place several times on purpose to
obtain that bird; but I was never able to see it again,
I call the attention of the mexican Naturalists on the impor-
tance of the discovery of tliat bird, and I ask as a favour that if
discovered one day or another, that the species should be called
after me.
Genus XXIII. — Klais, Reich. Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 13.
Basilinna, Cab and Hein. Mus. Hein. 18G0, t. Ill, p. 44.
GuiMETiA, Bon. Ann. Sc. Nat., 1854, p. 137.
Type : T. gimneti, Bourcier.
Bill straight, little longer than the head, wide at base, gra-
duating to a point. Feathers of forehead projecting on the cul-
men. Throat and crown brillantly coloured. Wings long. Tarsi
clothed. Size minute. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Guatemala Costa-Rica, Veragua, Panama,
Venezuela and Columbia.
70. Klais guimeti, Bourc and Muls. Ann. Soc. d'Agric,
Lyon, 1843, p. 88.
Hylocliaris guimeti, Gray. (jen. Birds, vol. I, p. 114.
MyabeiUea gimneti, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 253.
Basilinna giUmeti, Cab and Hein. Mus. Hein, 1860, t. Ill,
p. 44.
50 Genera of Hvmininrj Birck.
Klais gidjneii, Sclat et Salv. Nomenclator, 1873, p. 88.
Guimet's Flidferer, Gould. Mon. Troch., vol. IV, p. 'ilO.
Le Klais de Gui^net, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. mou., 1876,
vol. Ill, p. 139.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Crown and throat metallic purplish blue. Upperside
bronzy-green. Underside shining dark green washed with
dark gray, slightly golden on tlanks. Undertail-coverts pale
bronze edged with gray. Median rectrices bronze-green, lateral
bronze-green at base, then blackish, with brown tips, outermost
ones tipped gray. Wings purplish-brown. A white spot behind
the eye. Bill black.
Total length, 3 in.: Wing,2.Tail, 1 4- Culmen,4-
Female. Upperside bronzy-green. Underside gray. Same
size as male.
This uncommon species was dedicated by MM. Bourcier and
Mulsant to M' Jean-Baptiste Guimet, of Lyon, the inventor of
the colour, well knowm as Blue Guimet.
71. Klms merritti, Lawr. Ann. N.-Y. Lye. Nat. Hist., 1860,
vol. m, p. 110.
Mellisuga merritti, Lawr ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, „
MerriVs Flutterer, Gould. Mon. Troch. Suppl. Ib86,
Le Klais de Merritt.
Habitat. — Guatemala, Costa-Rica, Veragua, and Panama.
Male. — The principal differences between this species and
the preceding consists in the color of the throat and crown
which is metallic blue without any purple in it ; it is lighter on
the crown and brillantly metallic. The general colour of the
underside is of a much lighter gray.
Total length, 3 -|-iQ- : Wing, 2. Tail.l \. Culmen,4:
Fe^nale. — Centre of crown metallic greenish-blue. Upperside
shining golden-green. Underside pale gray. Median rectrices
bronze-green ; lateral bronze-green at base, then bluish-black
with white tips. Wings dark brown. Bill black.
Same size as male.
This description is taken from a female killed by me at
Navarro (Costa-Rica), in May 1877.
It is a rare species. My specimens are from Guatemala, Costa-
Rica, Veragua and Panama.
Genus XXIV. Anthocephala, Cab. Mus. Hein, 1860,
t. Ill, p. 72.
Type : T. floriceps, Gould.
Bill straight, pointed, long as the head. Wings long, pointed.
Tail rounded.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Genera of Humminrj Birds. 51
72. Anthogephala florigeps, Gould. P. Z. S., 1853, p. 62.
Metallura floriceps, Reich. Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 8.
Adelomyia floriceps, Gould. Mon. Troch., vol. Ill, p. 202.
Blossom Croivn, Gould. Mod. Troch., vol. Ill, p. 202.
UAntocephale a tete rose, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. Ill, p. 126,
Habitat. — Columbia.
Mate. — Forehead buflfy-white, passing to a beautiful deep
peach-blossom hue on the crown. Throat gray, passing into
the rufous of the abdomen ; Wings purplish-brown. Middle
tail feathers bronzy, lateral bronzy at the base passing into pur-
plish-black and largely tipped with buff. Bill black; feet appa-
rently light brown. « Gould. Mon. Troch. »
This extremely rare species was probably discovered in
Columbia, by Linden.
Genus XXV. Microchera, Gould. Int. Troch., 1861, p. 82.
Type : M. aWocoronata, Gould.
Size minute. Bill long as the head, slender, straight. Grown
snow white. Feathers of forehead projecting on the culmen.
Nostrils covered. Wings long, primaries rather broad. Tail
short, square. Tarsi clothed. Sexes unlike.
HaMtat. — Costa-Rica, Nicaragua, Veragua.
73. MiGROGHERA ALBOGORONATA, Lawr. Anu. N.-Y. Lye. Nat.
Hist., 1853, vol. VI, p. 137.
Snow Cap, Gould. Mon. Troch., vol. \l, p. 116.
La Microchere a couronne blanche, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1876, vol. in, p. 133.
HaMtat. — Veragua (Columbia).
Male. — Crown silky snow-white. Neck purple-black. Rest
ol uppersidedark shining purple with black reflections. Throat
greenish-black. Breast and flanks dark purplish-black. Abdo-
men black. Undertail coverts white. Median rectrices dark-
bronze ; lateral white at base, then bluish-black with a narrow
white band at tips. Wings purple. Maxilla black. Mandible
brownish.
Total length, 2 | in. : Wings, Ig-. Tail, \. Culmen, J.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Underside white. Same
size as male.
This beautiful species is very rare. I have only one male spe-
cimen collected by Arce, in Veragua. It was discovered by Doc-
tor J.-K. Meritt.
74. MiGROGHERA PARviROSTRis,Lawr. Ann. N.-Y. Lye. Nat. Hist.,
1870, p. 122.
Purple Snow Cap, Gould. Mon. Troch. Suppl., p. 40.
52 Gene?-a of Humminy Birds.
La Microchere a petit bee, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
vol. Ill, p. 137.
Habitat. — (losta-Rica, Nicaragua.
Mate.— Grown silky snow-white. Upperside shining reddish-
purple. Throat, breast, abdomen and tlanks, dark reddish-pur-
ple, slightly greenish on chin. Undertail-coverts white. Median
rectrices light bronze, blackish at tips ; lateral white at base,
rest brownish black edged with white. Wings purple. Bill
black.
Total length, 2 iin.: Wings,! |. Tail, J. Gulmen, i-.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Underside white.
Middle rectrices bronze-green, rest white with a subteruiinal
black bar. Bill black.
It is a very rare species. I have only two specimens, one col-
lected by M"" Belt at Ghontales (Nicaragua), and the other col-
lected by M'Zeledon at Limon (Gosta-Rica).
Genus XXVI. Bellona, Muls and Verr. Glass. Troch.,
1865, p. 75.
Type : T. cristatus, Linne.
Bill straight about as long as the head. Feathers of the fore-
head covering one half the length of culnien. Nostrils hidden.
Head covered with a broad pointed crest. Underside dull.
Wiugs long. Tail short and rounded. Feet small. Tarsi
naked. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — West Indies.
75. Bellona cristata, Linne. Syst. Nat., 1766, vol. I, p. 102.
Trochilus puniceiis , Gmel. Syst. Nat., 1788, t. I, p. 497.
Mellisuga cristata.. Gray. Gen. Birds., vol. I, p. 113.
L'Oiseaii mouche huppe, Less. Ois. Mou., 1820, p. 113.
Ornismy a cristata, Less. Troch., 1831, p. 20,
Orthoriiynchus cristatus, Bon. Gonsp. Gen. Av., 1830,
p. 83.
Ori/iorhync/ms ornatus, Gould. Mon. Troch., vol. IV, p. 206.
Blue Crest, Gould. Mon. Troch., vol. IV, p. 206.
La Bellone a Jmppe bleue, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. Ill, p. 194.
Habitat. — Saint- Vincent, Barbadoes, Martinique, Grenada.
Male. — Forehead and crown metallic golden-green changing
into deep purplish blue on the lengthened crest feathers, which
in some specimens are amply furnished and extend to the mid-
dle of back. Upperside dark green, nearly black on sides and
back of crest. Tail purplish-black with a greenish tinge on
Genera of Humming B\rds. 53
webs of median roctricos. Throat smoky-])rown. Underside
smoky black. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 3 |in.: Wings,! \. Tail, 1 \. Culmen, |-.
Female. — Upperside dark bronzy-green. Underside whiter
grayish on sides of breast and tlanks. Median rectrices bronzy-
green ; lateral bronze at base on external web, then bluish
black with white tips, outermost ones grey at base on exter-
nal web, then bluish black, with large white tips. Wings pur-
plish-black. Bill black. Same size as male.
This species is abundant in the West Indies and I believe
i\\diiX\\Q Bellona ornata oi (jionl^ is only a variation of plu-
mage with more blue on the crest.
I have received a tine series of both sexes of this species from
Grenada, collected by M'' Wells. Some have more or less blue
on the back part of crest ; but in all the specimens it is the same
purplish-blue.
76. — Bellona superba.. Boucard. H. Bird, vol. I, p. 43.
Blue and green Crest.
La Bellone siiperbe.
Habitat. — Saint-Vincent?
Male.— For ehesid and crest metallic golden-greeu ; the few
elongated feathers of crest which are forming a point, metallic
blue without any purple in it. Upperside dark bronzy-green,
not so dark as the preceding species, but just a little black
under the green of the crest. Tail purplish-black. Throat smoky
brown, remainder black.
Total length, 3 ^in.: Wing,l ^. Tail, 1. Culmen^.
Female. — Unknown, but probably like the preceding spe-
cies. What I described in the Humming Bird was probably a
young male. The description runs as follows :
Forehead dark-green. Upperside dark golden-green appearing
black on neck. Chin gray, remainder dark gray, nearly black.
Wings purplish-brown. Tail purplish-black, with gray tips on
outermost feathers in some of my specimens.
Bill and feet black.
This species makes the passage between B. cristata and
B. exilis ; but is more closely allied to the latter species.
77 : Bellona exilis, Gmel. Syst. Nat. 1788, p. 48i.
Trochilus cristatellus, Lath. Ornith. Suppl. l"/90. p. 39.
Mellisuga exilis. Gray. Gen. Birds, vol. I, p. 113.
Orthorhijnchus dilorolophus, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av. 1850, vol. I,
p. 83.
Gilt Crest, Gould. Mon. Troch., vol. IV, p. 207.
La Bellone a huppe verte, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou. 1876,
t. Ill, p. 196.
54 Genera of HuDimhvj Birds.
Hahitat. — Dominica, Sainte- Croix, Montserrat, Nevis and
Martinica.
Male. — Foreliead and crown mettallic goldon-green turning
into grass-green on elongated feathers otcrest.Uppersidelironze-
greendarker on neck. Tliroatdarkgray;remainder of underside
dark brown with bronzy-green feathers on sides of breast
and tlanks. Median rectrices dark bronze-green, rest dark
bluish-purple. Wings purple-brown. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 2 | in.: Wings, 2, Tail, 1 %. Gulmen,|.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Underside smoky gray,
lighter on throat, centre of breast, and abdomen. Median
rectrices bronzy-green, lateral purplish, outermost with gray
tips. Bill and feet black. Same size as male.
One of the specimens which I have in my collection, formerly
in Riocour Collection, has on its laoel O.c/Uorolop/ius, Vieillot.
I think that many more species of this charming genus will
be found when all the West Indies islands will be more tho-
roughly explored than what they have been up to the present
time.
78. Bellona EMIGRA.NS, Lawr. Ann. N.-Y. Lye. Nat. Hist.,
vol. I, p. 50.
Blue and violet Crest.
La Bellone a Jucppe violette et Ueue.
Habitat. — Venezuela? Grenada.
Male. — The basal half of the crest is of a shining emerald-
green ; the terminal half deep reddish-violet ; the upper plu-
mage is dark grass-green. Tail feathers blackish-purple ; the two
central ones washed with green ; quills light purple. Throat
smoky-gray ; breast and abdomen smoky-black. Bill and feet
black.
Total length, 3^ in.: Wings, i^. Tail, I ^.Culmen,^;.
Female. — Without the brillant crest. Underside whitish-
gray. M Lawr, loc. cit. »
This species is closely allied to 0. c/'isfalus from Barbadoes ;
the two colors of the crest are equally divided in both, but they
differ in shades of coloring ; the green in this species is without
the strong golden tinge existing in the other and the violet is
rather deeper in color, which color it retains in all positions
whereas in some lights that of 0. cristatus is greenish, the upper
plumage of 0. cristatus is lighter and golden green. It is also
smaller with a longer bill. They differ strongly in the ends of
the tail feathers, these being obtusely pointed in the new spe-
cies and rounded iu the other. I have some specimens exactly
like this description from Grenada.
Genera of Huniiiiing Birds. 55
Genus XXVII. Abeillia, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, p. 79.
Baucis, Reich, Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 13.
Myiabcillia, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 253.
Type: O. Abeillci, Delattre et Lesson.
Bill minute, straight, shorter than the head. Wings long,
pointed, reaching the end of tail. Tail very slightly forked.
Rectrices wide, and of even size, excepting the medians,
which are slightly shorter. Size small. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Mexico and Central America.
79. Abeilli.\ Tvpic.A, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 79.
Ornisniya a be il lei, Less et Del., Rev. Zool., 1839, p. 16.
Mellisuga abeillei, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Ramphomicron abeillei, Bonaparte, Consp. Av., vol. i., p. 79.
Basal imna abeillei, Reich, Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 13.
Myabeillea typica, Bon., Rev. et Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 253.
Baucis abeillei, Reich, Troch. Enum., 1855, P- ^^•
Abeilles Flutterer, Gould, Mon. Troch, vol. iv., p. 211.
Le Baucis d'Abeille, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
vol. iii., p. 144.
Habitat. — Mexico, Guatemala.
Male. — Upperside shining green. Throat luminous emerald
green. Breast black, washed with green on the sides. Ab-
domen, flanks, and undertail-coverts pale green, with a
grayish appearance, in consequence of the grayish base of
feathers. A tuft of white on each side of vent. Median rec-
trices shining green, lateral bluish-black on internal edges,
green on external for two-thirds of their length, then bluish-
black with gray tips. Wings purplish brown. Bill black.
Total length, 3gin. Wing, 2. Tail, i\. Culmen, %.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Underside ashy-gray,
^ washed with some few green feathers on flanks. Tail like
that of male with larger gray tips on lateral feathers.
Slightly smaller in size.
This species was discovered by Delattre, near Jalapa,
Mexico, and dedicated by him, to his friend, Doctor Abeille.
I
56 Genera of HuDiiiu'inr Birds.
Some ot my specimens I collected in Mexico, others came
from Coban, Alta Vera-Paz, Guatemala.
With Patagona gig'^s, thev are the only two species without
crest or crown.
Genus XXVIII. Chrysolampis, Boie. Isis, 1831, p. 546.
TnpK : T. Dioschitus, Linne.
Bill straight, long as the head. Feathers of the forehead
projecting on the culmen and hinding the nostrils. Wings
long nearly reaching the end of tail. Tail rounded. Rec-
trices of even size. Feet small. Tarsi bare. Head, throat
and upper part of breast brilliantly coloured. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Brazil, Trinidad, Venezuela, Columbia and
Guiana.
80. Chrysolampis moschitus, L. Syst. Nat., 1766, vol. i.,
p. 192.
TrocJiilns carbiiiicnlits, Gmel. Syst. Nat., 1788, t. i., p. 498.
Oniismya moscJiitiis, Less, Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 166.
Mel/isiiga nioscliita, Steph. Shaw. Gen. Zool., vol. xiv.,
P- ^53-
Chrysolampis ffiglioli, Oustalet., le Naturaliste, 1885, p. 3.
Chrysolampis iiif iimatiis, Berl.
Chrysolampis moschitiis F(7r.^Boucard. H. Bird. vol. i., p. 26.
Ruby and Topaz, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 204.
Le Chvsolampc Rubis-Topaze, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, vol. ii., p. 255.
Habitat. — Brazil, Trinidad, Venezuela, Guiana and Colum-
bia.
Male. — Head metallic ruby-red. Upperside bronzy-brown,
appearing black on sides of neck and upper part of back.
Chin, throat and upper part of breast metallic topaz. Abdomen
and flanks dark brown, nearly black round the breast. A line
of white feathers on sides of flanks, and a tuft of white feathers
on each side under the vent. Undertail-coverts rufous. Tail
rufous with brownish-black tips. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 34-in. Wings, 2\. Tail, i.\. Culmen, \.
Female. — Upperside golden green. Underside grayish-white,
washed with golden feathers on sides of breast and flanks.
Genera of Hum miner Birds. 57
Median rectrices bronzy-green, lateral gray at base, then pur-
plish-brown with white tips. Bill and feet black.
This species is very abundant in Brazil, Trinidad, Guiana,
and Columbia.
Chrysolampis gis^Iioii, Oustalet, was a made up bird
fabricated in Colombia with half a specimen of C. jnosc/iifns,
and the other half of Florisno^a mcllivora.
Chrysolampis infumatiis, Berlepsch, can only be a dark
coloured bird of C. mocliitiis, and I don't think it can stand
as a species.
Genus XXIX. Eustephanus, Reich. Syst. Av. Nat.,
1849, pi. 40.
Sephianoides, Less, Int. Gen. et Syn. Gen. Av., 1832, p. 29.
Sephanoides, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, p. 82.
Thaumaste, Reich, Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 14.
Stokosiella, Reich, Bon. Ann. Sc. nat., 1854, p. 38.
Type : T. galerifus, Molina.
Bill short, straight, rather stout, subcylindrical, pointed, shor-
ter than the head. Nostrils covered with feathers. Wings
long:, nearly reaching- the end of tail. Median rectrices short-
est, remainder very slightly and gradually longer. Tarsi
clothed. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Chili and Islands of Juan Fernandez.
81. Eustephanus galeritus, Mol. Hist. Chili, p. 219.
Colibri du Chili, Aud and Vieill, Ois. Dor., t. i., p. 125.
Mellisuga kingi, Vig. Zool. Journ., vol. iii., p. 432.
Mellisuga galerita. Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Orthorhvnchus sephanoides. Less and Garn. Voy. Coquille,
pi. 31.
Ornysmia sephanoides, d'Orb. and Lafr. Syn. Av., t. ii., p. 29.
Trochilus ferficatus , Gould, Voy. Beagle. 1841, pi. iii., p. 1 10.
Sephanoides kingi. Gray, List Gen. Birds, p. 19.
Chilian Fire Crown, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 265.
Eustephane coifft\ Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. ii.,
p. 247.
Habitat. — Chili and Islands of Juan Fernandez.
58 Genera of Humming Birds.
Male. — Head metallic fiery-red. Upperside dark bronzy-
green, appearing black on neck in certain lights. Tail bronze-
green. Throat white, spotted with green. Tuft on thighs
white. Undertail-coverts pale bronze-green edged with buffy-
white. Wings purplish. Bill black.
Total length, 4|in. Wings, 2\. Tail, ij. Culmen, \.
Female. — Upperside bronze-green, passing to shining green
on uppertail-coverts. Four median rectrices bronze-green, the
two next with subterminal blackish bar and gray tips, outer-
most bronze-green at base passing to blackish on internal
web, and gray on external web, tips gray. Underside like the
male.
Total length, \\\x\. Wings, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, \.
I have also a young male of this species with metallic silvery-
green feathers on top of head.
My specimens of this species were collected near Valparaiso
by Mr. Reed.
82. EuSTEPHANUS BuRTONi, Boucard, H. Bird, 1891, vol. i.,
p. 18.
Burton's Golden Crown.
I' Eiistephane de Burton.
Habitat.— Q\\\\\.
Male. — Closely allied to the preceding species from which
it differs by the brilliant golden crown of the head, and the
dark shining green of the upperside, with bluish reflections.
Total length, 4iin. Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, f.
Female. — Unknown.
Type unique in my collection.
83. EuSTEPHANUS FERNANDENSIS, King, Proceed, Com. and
Corr., Zool. Soc, pt. i., p. 30.
Ornismya ciiniamomea, Gerv. Mag. Zool., 1835, p. 43.
Ornisniya robinson, Delatt & Less, Rev. Zool., 1839, p. 18.
Trochihis stokesi, King, Proceed. Com. and Corr. Zool. Soc,
pt. i., p. 30.
Mellisuga fernandcnsis, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol i., p. 113.
Mellisuga stokesi, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Genera of I/itiiiiiiiiig Brids. 59
Sephanoides fernnndensis, Ron. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850,
vol. i., p. "^2.
Thaumaste sfokesii, Reich, Aufz. der Colib, 1853, p. 14.
Eustephanes stokesii, Cab and Heine, Mus. Hein, i860,
t. iii., p. 75.
Stake's Hii/iiiin'iig Bird , Gould, Mon. Troch, vol. iv., p. 266.
Cinnamon Fire Croivn, Gould, Mon. Troch, vol. iv., p. 267.
I'Eustephane de Robinson, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii., p. 249.
Habitat. — Island of Juan Fernandez.
Male. — Top of head metallic fiery-red. Upper and under-
side including the tail, dark cinnamon-red. Vent buff.
Wings purple. Bill black.
Total length, 5iin. Wing, 3^. Tail, 2^. Culmen, |.
Female. — Top of head metallic bluish-green. Upperside
and wing-coverts shining bronze-green passing to green, v\dth
bluish reflections on rump and uppertail-coverts, feathers of
rump edged with white. Median rectrices and outer webs of
lateral dark bronze-green with bluish reflections, inner webs
white, outermost nearly all white, excepting a narrow margin
and tip on outer web^ bronze-green. Underside white, spotted
profusely on throat with shining green, and sparingly on sides
of breast, and flanks with minute greenish spots. Wings
purplish. Bill black.
Total length, 4iin. Wing, 2f. Tail, 2. Culmen, f .
This fine species was discovered in the island of Juan
Fernandez, by Captain King, who collected the two sexes.
For many years they were considered as two species, and the
female described by Capt. King under the name of Trochilus
stokesi.
Mr. Bridges is the first one who mentioned to Parzudaki
that they were only sexes of one same species. This has been
confirmed afterwards by Mr. Landbeck, sub-Director of the
Museum of Santiago, and lately Mr. Reed, who collected and
dissected a fine series of this species on the Island of Juan
Fernandez, confirmed what was already accepted by all the
leading Ornithologists.
My specimens were collected by Mr. Reed.
6o Genera of Huuuning Birds.
84^ EuSTEPHANUS LeybOLDI, Gould, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist.,
1870, p. 406.
Ley hold's Ciiinaiuoii Fire Crown, Gould.
I'EustepIiane de Leyho/d, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii., p. 252.
Habitat. — Island of Mas-a-fuera.
Male. — Exactly like the preceding species, with the excep-
tion that the metallic fiery-red of the crown extends over the
occiput.
Total length, 53:in. Wing, 3^^^. Tail, 2f. Culmen, f.
Female. — -Similar to the female of E. fernandensis, but
differs chiefly in the tail feathers which have the basal portion
of the inner webs and all the outer webs green, having only
the apical part of the inner ones white. The spots on the
throat are bronzy and disposed in lines, and not generally
dispersed, as in the female of E. fernandensis. " Elliot's,
Syn. H. Birds, p. 94."
I am in doubt about the validity of this species, which is
one of my desiderata.
Genus XXX. Patagona, Gray, List. Gen. Birds, 1840,
p. 18.
Cynanthns, Less, Tabl. Esp. Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 12.
Hylocharis, Gray, Gen. Birds, 1848, Vol. i, p. 114.
Hypermetra, Cab and Hein, Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii, p. 80.
Type : T. gigas, Vieillot.
Size very large. Bill stout, straight, longer than the head.
Feathers of the forehead projecting slightly upon the culmen,
hiding the nostrils. Wings very long, reaching nearly the
end of tail. Tail long, forked, median rectrices broad, long,
and shortest, lateral and outermost ones slightly and gradually
loneer. Feet laro-e and stout, tarsi clothed to the toes.
Sexes alike.
Habitat. — Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Chili.
85. Patagon.A GlGAS, Vieili, Gal. Ois., 1834, t. i., p. 296.
Cynanthus tristis, Less, Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 43.
Ornismya gigantca, d'Orb and Lafr. Syn. Av., 1838, p. 26.
Hylocharis gigas, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i, p. 114.
Genera of Hiimniing Birds. 6i
Hypermetra gigas, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein, i860, t. iii,
p. 80.
Giant Humming Bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv, p. 232.
le Patagon geant,M.\x\s., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. ii,
P- 195-
Habitat. — Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Chili.
Male. — Upperside pale greenish-bronze, greener on head.
Patch of white on rump. Uppertail coverts greenish-bronze,
margined with white. Tail brownish bronzy-green. Shafts
of outermost and two lateral next to it white, except at tips.
Outermost rectrice grayish- white with tips brownish-green.
A buff spot behind the eye. Throat and abdomen rusty red,
the feathers of the former with a blackish-brown spot in the
centre of each feather. Breast and flanks pale brown,
margined with rufous. Vent, tuft on side of flanks, and under-
tail coverts white. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 8|in. Wing, 5^. Tail, 3J. Culmen, \\.
Female. — Coloured like the male, but paler on underside,
and smaller.
Total length, yiin. Wing, 5. Tail, 3f . Culmen, ij.
I have in my collection what I consider as the type of
Vieillot " Ex Coll Riocour." My other specimens were
collected in Chili by Reed. I have also three specimens
collected by Whitely in Peru, and in Bolivia by Buckley.
They are different in their coloration.
The specimens from Peru have the upper part of the throat
black, margined with buff, and the lower part rusty red, all
the underside slaty-gray, with the abdomen buffy-white.
The specimen from Bolivia has the upperside more bronzy
with a rufous tinge on neck, the patch on rump buffy-white,
alLthe underside deep buff, and the wings shining purple with
bluish reflections, each feather, excepting the two longest
tipped white.
If they should prove distinct species, I propose the names of
Patagona peruviana and Patagona boliviana for them.
I have put this genus here considering that it is more
nearly related to Eustephanus than to anv other genus.
62 Goicra of Hiniiiiiiiio Birds.
FAMILY IV. METALLURIDAE,
OR Family of Thorn-bills.
Body moderate or lajge. Bill straight and slender,
moderate or very small as in the genera, Oxypogon and Ram-
phomicron. Feathers projecting on the culmen, especially so
in Oxypogon and RampJiomicron. Throat brilliantly coloured
in the males, excepting in the genus Avoccttiniis. In the
genera Chalcostigma, Eupogonus, and Oxypogon the brilliant
feathers of the throat are more or less elongated, reaching
about the middle of the breast. In the two last genera the
forehead is also ornamented with long feathers forming a
crest. Rectrices of tail broad, slightly or greatly forked, as in
the genus Raniphoniicron, and generally brilliantly coloured.
Sexes unlike.
Type : Metallura, Gould, P.Z.S., 1847, p. 94.
Genus XXXI. Oreonympha, Gould, P.Z.S., i86g, p. 295.
Type : O. nob His, Gould.
Bill long-er than the head, stout, and with a somewhat
downward curvature. Wings large and sickle-shaped. Tail
ample and forked. Tarsi clothed nearly to the toes, which
are of moderate size, the hinder toe and nail rather shorter
than the middle toe and nail " Gould, I.e."
Habitat. — Peru.
86. Oreonlympha nobilis, Gould, P.Z.S., 1869, p. 295.
Bearded Mountaineer, Gould, Mon. Troch, Suppl. 1886,
p. 60.
L'Orconymphe noble, Muls.. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii, p. 175-
Habitat. — Peru.
Male. — Forehead and centre of crown black, remaining
portion of top of head dark blue. Cheeks and sides of throat
black. Throat metallic green succeeded by a tuft of lengthened
metallic reddish-purple feathers. Upper surface bronzy-brown.
Sides of neck and under surface grayish-white, mottled faintly
with brown on the abdomen and flanks. Undertail-coverts
bronzy-brown. Central rectrices bronze, lateral feathers white
at base, rest bronze ; the external one all white, excepting a
streak of bronze at the tip of the inner web. Bill and feet
black.
Total length, 7in. Wings, 3^. Tail, 3^. Culmen, i.
Genera of Hiimviing Birds. 63
" Description given by Mr. Elliot, from a very fine male
collected at Huatocto (Peru), by H. Whitely."
Femalp: 'i Centre of crown deep chestnut, rest greenish
blue. Sides of face and throat black. Centre of throat
metallic green, no pendent tuft. linderpart brownish white.
Rest of plumage like that of male.
This magnificent species was discovered by Mr. Henry
Whitely during his scientific expedition in Peru.
Genus XXXII. Oxypogon, Gould, P.Z.S. 1848, p. 14.
Type : O. gueriui, Boissoneau.
Head crested. Bill short, straight, and pointed, shorter
than the head. Face above and below the bill, ornamented
with lengthened feathers. Wings long, reaching nearly the
end of tail. Tail long, slightly forked when opened. Median
rectrices broad, shorter than the next one and rounded, lateral
gradually longer, the two outermost ones of the same length.
Feet large. Tarsi naked. Hind toe and nail longer than
middle toe and nail.
Habitat. — Venezuela and Columbia.
87. Oxypogon guerini, Boiss., Rev. Zool., 1840, p. 7.
Trochilzis parvirostris, Fras., P.Z.S., 1849, P- ^S-
Mellisiiga guerini, Gra)-, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Guerin's Helmet-crest, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii, p. 182-
rOxypogon de Gueriu, Muls., Hist. Nat., Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 179.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male.— W^didi and crest brownish-black with a central tuft
of buffy-white feathers, the two longest nearly reaching the
middle of the back. A wide band of buffy-white surrounds
the back of the throat and head. Rest of upperside and
wing-coverts bronzy-green, median rectrices bronzy-green,
with white shafts very apparent. This white shaft is con-
spicuous over all the rectrices, lateral white margined and
tipped with coppery-bronze. Centre of throat metallic green
encircled with a tuft of buflfy-white feathers, the longest
of which reach the centre of breast. Sides of breast, abdomen
K
64 Genera of Huuuiiiiio- Birds.
and flanks pale brown, washed with bronze feathers. Bill
black.
Total length, 4.\in. Wing, 2ji. Tail, 2i|. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Tail like that of male ;
but rectrices narrower. Underside including undertail-coverts
pale buff, nearly white, with dark bronzv feathers encircling
the throat, the abdomen and flanks washed with bronze
feathers. Bill black.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2. Tail, 2%. Culmen, 'i.
This species was probably discovered by Boissoneau and
dedicated by him to Guerin de Meneville, the Editor of the
" Revue Zoologique," afterwards called "Revue et Magasin de
Zoologie," and the author of many other well-known scientific
works.
'^%. OXYFOGON STUEBELI, Meg. Madar. Zeitschr ges Ornit,
1884, vol. i, p. 204.
Stiiebel's Helmet Crest, Gould, Mon. Troch, Suppl., 1886,
P- 59-
I' Oxypoffoii de Stuebel.
Habitat. — Volcano of Tolima, Columbia.
Female. — Upper surface bronzy-brown. Neck, sides of
neck, entire under surface and undertail-coverts brownish
cream-colour. Wings, especially towards their distal end,
with a vivid purple tinge. The two middle tail feathers, as
well as the upper tail-coverts more or less coppery-red, each
one with a broad cream coloured shaft stripe which does
not reach to the distal end, the latter being lighter. The
outermost tail feather cream-coloured, except a coppery
patch along the inner web, leaving the terminal spot free.
This marking of the tail is the best specific character. Bill
black, very slender and hardly larger than that of Ramphomi-
cron microrhynchus.
Total length, 3in. Wing, 2J-|. Middle tail feathers, 1.65,
the penultimate and longest, i.g. " Mey, loc cit."
It was dedicated to Doctor Alphons Stuebel, of Dresden,
said to be the first collector in that part of the globe.
This seems to me to be the female of O.xvpo(ron i^iierini.
"Edit."
Genera of Humming Birds. 65
89. OxvPOGON CVA\OLAP:Mrs, Salv. and Godm., Ibis., 1880,
p. 172.
Blitc-tliroated He! mct-crcst , (jould, Mon. Troch., Suppl.,
1886, p. 3(S.
i'Oxypoooii a gorge bleue.
Habitat. Sierra Nevada, Santa Marta (Columbia).
Male. — This species is closely allied to O. gucrini. The
principal differences are the throat, including its elongated
feathers, which are metallic purplish blue, with base of feathers
of chin white, followed by a metallic rubi spot, and the
outermost rectrices entirely white with bronzy tips. Bill and
feet black.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 1%. Culmen, |.
Female. — Like the male, but without the crest and the
ornamental feathers of throat.
It is a very rare species in the collections. It was discovered
by the traveller-naturalist, Mr. Simons, in Sierra Nevada of
Santa Marta (Columbia).
c)o. O.WFOGON LIXDENI, Parz., Rev. Zool., 1845, p. 253.
Mellisiiga lindeni, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Linden's Helmet-crest, Gould, Mon. Troch, vol. iii., p. 183.
rOxypogon de Linden, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 182.
Habitat. — Venezuela.
Male. — Centre of forehead, head and crest velvety black,
with two narrow lines of white feathers starting from the bill
and uniting quickly with the elongated white feathers of crest.
Upperside bronze-green. Chin white, with black spots on
the central feathers, and a lengthened tuft of white feathers
reaching the lower part of breast. The black part surrounding
the chin is encircled by a band of white. AH the underside
pale bronzy-brown. Anal region and upper part of under-
tail coverts bluish-white, remainder of undertail coverts bronzy,
edged with white. Median rectrices bronzv-green, lateral
coppery -bronze. Shafts of rectrices white for nearly their
entire length. Wings purplish-brown. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 4|[in. Wing, 3. Tail, 2%. Culmen, jf.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-brown. Underside mottled
with white and coppery brown. Flanks copperv brown with
a ereen lustre.
66 Genera of Humming Birds.
It is still a rare species in the collections. It was discovered
in 1842, in the Sierra Nevada of Merida (Venezuela), by Mr.
Linden, to whom it was dedicated by Parzudaki.
Gf.NUS XXXIII. EupogonuS, Muls and Verr., Class.
Troch., 1865, p. 73.
Type : T. herrani, Delattre and Bourcier.
Bill short, straight, slightly curved at tip. Nostrils hidden
by the feathers on forehead. Wings long, not reaching the
end of tail. Tail slightly forked. Median rectrices wide,
shorter than the three next ones. Outermost ones shorter,
but longer than the median, all of them, excepting the two
median, largely tipped with white. Tarsi clothed. Sexes
unlike.
Habitat. — Ecuador and Columbia.
91. EuPOGONUS HERRANI, Delattre and Bourc, Rev. Zool.,
1846, p. 30Q.
Calothorax herrani, Bon. Consp., Gen. Av., 1852, vol. i.,
p. 85.
Ramplioniicron Jierrani, Gould, Mon. Troch, vol. iii., p. 187.
Chalcostigma herrani, Reich, Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 12.
Lampropogon Jierrani, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1856,
P- 253-
Herran's Thorn-t)iII, (lould, Mon. Troch, vol. iii., p 187.
Le Ramphomicron if Herran, Muls., His. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii., p. 173.
Habitat. — Ecuador and Columbia.
Male. — Forehead and centre of the crown chestnut-red, paler
on the long feathers of the crown. Sides of chin, crown and
ear-coverts dark bronzy-green, appearing black in certain
lights. A small white spot behind the eye. Rest of upper-
side shining bronzy-green, becoming red on lower part of
back. Upper tail-coverts shining purplish-red. Median
rectrices purplish-blue, with a reddish tinge at tips, lateral
purplish-blue, largely tipped with white. Chin metallic green,
beneath which are elongated feathers forming a narrow band
extending to the middle of breast, metallic rubi. Rest of
Genera of Humming Birds. 67
underside dark bronzy-green, washed with gray-buff. Anal:
region white. Undertail-coverts bronzy in centre and margined
with gray. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2\. Culmen, \:
Female. — Forehead chestnut-red. Rest of upperside like
the male. Underside like the male, excepting the throat,
which is buffy-brown with greenish bronzy spots.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2. Tail, 2\. Culmen, \.
This fine species was discovered, the male in Ecuador, by
Mr. Bourcier, the female at Pasto, Columbia, by Delattre.
I have several specimens collected in Ecuador by Buckley.
It was dedicated to General Herran, who was then President
of the Republic of Colombia.
Genus XXXIV. Lampropogon, Bon. Rev. and Mag.
Zool., 1854, p. 252.
EUPOGONUS, Muls. and Verr., Class. Troch., 1865, p. 73.
Type : Lampropogon rnficeps, Bonaparte.
Bill short, acutely pointed, nostrils hidden. Wings long^
reaching the end of tail. Tail forked, median rectrices
shortest, lateral and outermost ones gradually longer, all of
them uniform in colouration. Tarsi clothed. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Bolivia.
92. Lampropogon ruficeps, Gould, P.Z.S., 1846, p. 89.
Mellisuga rujiceps, Gray, Gen. Birds, 1844, vol. i., p. 112.
RampliODiicron rnficeps, Bon. Consp. Gen, Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 79.
Lampropogon ruficeps, P)on. Rev. and Mag. Zool,, 1854,
p. 252.
Red-capped TJiorn-bill , Gould, Mon. Troch, vol. iii., p. 188.
Le Ramp/iouiicron a tete rousse, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii., p. 171.
Habitat. — Peru and Bolivia.
Male. — Forehead chestnut red. Upperside bronzy-green.
Tail bronze. Centre of throat metallic green, terminating
with some elongated feathers metallic golden. Sides of throat
68 Genera of Hiiinni{)i^ Birds.
dark brownish bronze. Breast, buff, with a bronzy tinge.
Abdomen and flanks dark buffy-bronze washed with bronzy
feathers. Undertail coverts pale buff. Bill black.
Total length, 3||in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, \.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Underside pale buff,
w^ashed with greenish-bronzy feathers. Outermost rectrices
tipped pale buff. Bill black.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2. Tail, i^. Culmen, \.
I have several specimens of this rare species collected in
Bolivia, 1876, by Buckley.
Genus XXXV. Chalcostigma, Reich. Aufz der Col. 1853,
p. 12.
L.\MPROPOGON, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool. 1854, p. 1^2.
Type : O. Iieferopogon, Boissoneau.
Bill very small, straight, shorter than the head. Feathers
of lower part of throat lengthened, and brilliantly coloured.
Wings long, ample, not reaching the end of tail. Tail deeply
forked when opened. Rectrices broad, median smaller than
the rest, next one longer and gradually so, with the others,
outermost ones the longest. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Chalcostigma HP:teropOGON, Boiss. Rev. Zool., 1839, p.
355-
Trocliiiiis coniscus, Fras. P.Z.S., 1840, p. 15.
A^Iellisitga Jieteropogon, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Ramphomicron Jieteropogon, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850,
vol. i., p. 79.
Lanipropogon Jieteropogon, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 252.
Columbian Thorn-bill, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 184.
Lc Rainplioinicroii ii queue tironzee, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1876, t. iii., p. 168.
Hatntat. — Columbia.
J/«/<?.^— Head shining green. Upperside greenish-bronze.
Uppertail coverts reddish bronze. Tail shining bronze. Throat
Genera of Hiniiiniiig Brids. 69
metallic golden-green, followed by a long narrow tuft of
metallic rose-lilac. Rest of underside buffy bronze-green.
Undertail-coverts buff wdth bronze in the centre of feathers.
Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2^. Tail, 2f. Culmen, \.
Female. — Upperside bronze, reddish on forehead, lower
part of rump, and uppertail-coverts. Underside uniform
grayish-bronze, with the lower part of abdomen and under-
tail-coverts buff. Tail bronze. Maxilla black. Mandible
flesh colour at base, rest black.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2. Tail, 2. Culmen, \.
This species was probably discovered by Mr. Boissoneau.
^94- Ch.alcostigm.\ ulivacea, Lawr., Ann. N.Y., Lye,
Nat. Hist., 1867, p. 44.
Olivaceous Thorn-hill, Gould., Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
p. 62.
Le RaDiphoniicron d' nn pale olivatre, Muls., Hist. Nat.,
Ois. Mou., 1876, t. iii., p. 170.
Habitat. — Peru and Bolivia.
Male. — Upper surface and tail dull olive-green. Wings light
purplish-brown. Chin and upper part of throat metallic green,
ending in a bunch of elongated feathers, metallic crimson,
terminating in violet-purple. Undersurface brownish olive.
Vent gravish-white. Undertail-coverts olive-green, the feathers
margined with pale rufous. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 5-i-in. Wing, y\. Tail, 2|. Culmen, y'^.
There does not seem to be any difference in the plumage of
the sexes. " Elliot, loc. cit."
Surely the plumage of the female must be without any of
the metallic feathers on the throat. " Editor."
95. Chalco.STIGMA STANLKVI, Bourc and Muls., Ann. Soc.
Agri., Lyon., 1850, p. 199.
Raniphoiiiicroji stanleyi, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii.,
p. 185.
RavipJiomicro)! vulcani, Gould, Jard., Cont. Ornith., 1852,
P- 135-
70 Genera of Humming Birds.
LampropOiTon sfanleyf, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1S54,
P- 253-
Stanley's TJiorn-hill , Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii, p. 185.
Southern Thorn-bi'II , Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii, p. 186.
Le Ramphomicron de Stanley, Muls., Hist. Nat., Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii, p. 165.
Habitat. — Ecuador, Peru.
Male. — Top of head dark greenish-bronze. Upperside
violet-blue. Uppertail-coverts dark shining bronzy-bluish-
green. Tail shining bluish-green. Centre of throat metallic
green, followed by a narrow band of bright amethyst feathers.
Sides of throat brownish black. Underside sooty brown with
bronzy reflections. Undertail-coverts dark violet, margined
with brownish gray. Wings brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2^. Tail, 2\. Culmen, -^-^^.
Female. — Upperside pale violet-blue, with all the head and
upperwing coverts pale bronze-green. Underside sooty brown
with a greenish-bronze tinge. Tail shining bluish-green, but
not so brilliant as in male. Outermost rectrices margined
externally with grayish brown.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2§. Tail, 2?. Culmen, y^.
Genus XXXVI. Metallura, Gould, P.Z.S., 1867, p. 94.
UrOLAMPRA, Cab. and Heine, Mus. Heine, i860, t. iii., p. 68.
Lavania, Muls., Cat. Ois. Mou., 1875, p. 24.
Lavinia, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1877, t. iii., p. 106.
Type : 7". opaca, Lichtensten.
Bill straight, acutely pointed, rather short. Tail long,
slightly forked, rectrices wide, brilliantly coloured. Wings
long, reaching the end of tail. Feet large. Tarsi bare. Hind
toe longer than middle toe. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
96. Metallura opaca, Licht., Tsch. Consp., p. 38.
Trochilus cupreicauda, Gould, P.Z.S., 1846, p. 87.
Mellisuga cupreicauda, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Aglaeactis cupreicauda, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
P- 253-
Genera of Humming Birds. 71
Coppery tail, Gould, Mon.Troch, vol. iii., p. 191.
La Metallurc a queue cuivreuse, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou.. 1876, t. iii., p. III.
Habitat. — Peru and Bolivia.
Male. — Upperside purplish black, with metallic reflections
in certain lights. Tail above shining-bronze with metallic
reddish purple reflections, beneath fiery-red in certain lights.
Throat spotted with a long narrow band, metallic green. All
the rest of underside, purplish-black. Wings bronzv-brown.
Bill black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 3. Tail, 2\. Culmen, f.
Female. — Unknown.
■^97. Mk 1 ALLi'RA Jklskvi, Cab. Journ. fur Ornith., 1874, p. 99.
Metallura cupreicauda, Tacz. P.Z.S., 1874, p. 544.
Jelsky's Copper Tail, Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl., 1886,
p. 63.
La Metallurc de J el sky.
Habitat. — Peru.
Male. — Entire plumage black, of a dull silky texture, pre-
senting under certain lights, when viewed from behind, a
slight lustre of bluish or reddish-violet, according to the light.
Tail-coverts brownish-black, 'glossed with bronzy or reddish-
copper. Fore part of the throat ornamented with scaley
feathers of a dark and brilliant emerald-green. Anal region
downy and white. Undertail coverts bronzy, with a violet
reflection and bordered with pale reddish. Wing-coverts dull
coppery-bronze, taking under certain lights a lustre of reddish-
violet, similar to that of the general plumage. Quills brown,
glossed with bronzy-olive and violet in their terminal parts.
Tail slightly emarginate, the tail feathers broad, the middle
ones slightly rounded, the others rather pointed at the ex-
tremity, of a dark coppery-bronze, taking a lustre of more
reddish or violet, according to the direction of the light, and
changing to a fine brilliant greenish-blue ; lower part of the
tail coppery-red or violet, more brilliant than the upper
surface. Bill straight, black ; much longer than the head ; a
little less than half the body. Feet black, with the tarsus
entirely bare.
Female. — Above dusky-black ; brownish below, with the
same violet lustre as the male. Forehead pale brownish-gray,
72 Genera of Hiiiiniiiiig Birds.
gradually passing into a darker shade on the hind neck.
Feathers of the breast and abdomen narrowly fringed with
buff, more distinctly in the middle of the belly. Tail-coverts
dull bronze. Fore neck ornamented with scaley feathers of a
blue colour, broadly edged with violet, the lustre less strongly
developed than in the male. Tail not so long, somewhat
truncated, similar in colour to the male, but less red and more
coppery, with the greenish-blue less brilliant.
This rare species was discovered in Peru by Mr. Jelski,
the celebrated Peruvian explorer, and it was dedicated to him
by Mr. Cabanis.
By the description and Mulsant's plate, it looks as if it was
M. opaca. " Edit."
*g8. MrtalU'RA CHLOROPOGON, Cab. and Hein., Mus.
Hein., i860, t. iii., p. 68.
White vented Copper Tail, Gould, Mon. Troch, Suppl.,
1886, p. 64.
La Metallure a ventre blanc.
Habitat.—'^
Mas. — F'urpureo-fuscescens nitore quodam metallico vires-
centi, vertice humeris uropygioque valde, imprimis antem
macula gulari splendidissime virescente-fulgentibus ; alis
purpureo-tuscis, rectricibus lati'Ssimis pulchre purpureo-re-
splendentibus, crisso albido, tectricibus caudac inferioribus
virescenti-nitentibus, margine lutescenti. " Cab. I.e."
By the description it looks as a very allied species to
M. opaca, if it is not the same. " Edit."
^gg. MktALLURA EUPOGON, Cab. Journ. fur Ornilh, 1874,
p. gy.
Metallura Iiedivigae, Tacz., P.Z.S., 1874, p. 544.
Red throated Copper Tail, Gould, Mon. Troch, Suppl.,
1886, p. 64.
La Metallure a gorge rouge.
Habitat. — Peru.
Male. — General plumage bronzy-green. Line down the
centre of the throat metallic hery-red. Tuft of white feathers
below the thighs. Wings purple-brown. Fail bronze with
blue reflections, beneath luminous grass-green. Bill and feet
black.
Genera of Huinming Birds. 73
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2. Culmen, \.
" Elliot, loc. cit."
Female unknown.
This rare species was discovered by Mr. Jelsky.
100. MetallurA SMARAGDINICOLLIS, D'Orb. and Lafr.,
Syn. Av., 1838, ii., p. 31.
Mellisuga smaragdinicollis, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol i., p. 112.
Urolampra smaragdinicollis, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein.,
i860, t. iii., p. 68.
Violet Tail, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. ig6.
La Metallure a gorge d'enierande, Muls., Hist., Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1876, t. iii., p. 120.
Habitat. — Bolivia, Columbia ?
Male. — Upperside shining dark bronzy-green. Tail purple
bronze, with shining dark blue reflections in certain lights,
beneath reddish purple. Throat luminous dark grass-green.
Rest of underside bronzy-green washed with pale buff on
breast and middle of abdomen, lindertail coverts brownish
bronze edged with pale buff. Bill black.
Total length, 3^in. Wing, 2^. Tail, i\. Culmen, t-
Female. — Upperside bronze-green. Underside buff, glossed
with green on flanks. Throat and breast spotted with bronzy-
green. Anal region white. Undertail coverts buff", with
bronzv grreen in centre. The two outermost rectrices of tail
tipped with grav.
This rare species was discovered by D'Orbigny. My
specimens were collected in Bolivia by Buckley.
loi. Metai.ia'RA pkrl'VIANA. Boucard, H. Bird., 1893,
vol. iii., p. 6.
Peruvian I'iolef Tail.
La Metallure Peruvienne.
Llabitat. — Peru.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green. Median rectrices dark
greenish bronze, with bluish purple reflections in certain lights,
beneath shining bluish-purple, with reddish-purple reflections.
Throat luminous orrass-o-reen. Sides of neck and breast
74 Genera of Hummiiiif Birds.
golden-green. Abdomen and flanks bronze-green. Anal
region white. Undertail-coverts bronze-green, margined with
pale buff. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2|. Tail, i^. Culmen, \.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Tail like that of male
with the two outermost rectrices tipped grayish-white. Under-
side pale buff, whiter on abdomen and flanks, minutely spotted
with golden-green on throat and breast, and bronze-green on
flanks and abdomen. Anal region white. Wings purplish-
brown. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour at base, the
rest black. Same size as male.
This new species was discovered in Peru, 1873, by Mr. H.
Wliitely. It is closely allied to M. smara^dinicollis, but is
a much larger bird. Besides the size, the principal differences
consist in the greenish colour of the tail above, and the more
golden tinge of the underside.
Types in Bouc-ard's Museum.
102. Mktaijara Tvrianthina, Lodd., F.Z.S., 1832, p. 6.
Omismya allardi, Bourc, Rev. Zool., 1839, p. 294.
Ornismya paulinae, Boiss, Rev. Zool., 1839, p. 354.
Mellisuga tvrianthina, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i, p. 112.
Trochilus allardi, Jard., Contr., Ornith., 1850, pp. 81-82.
Urolampra tyriaufhina, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., 1866,
t. iii, p. 68.
Tyrian Tail, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii, p. 195.
La Metallurc d'Allard, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii, p. 1 17.
Habitat.- Columbia, W-nezuela.
Male. — Upperside bronz\'-green in some specimens, in
others golden-green. A small white spot behind the eye.
Tail metallic purple-bronze, brighter above than beneath.
Throat luminous grass-green. Underside bronzy-green in
some specimens, golden-green in others. Bufty on breast.
Undertaif coverts, bronzy-green margined with buff.
Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, s-
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Underside rufous
marked with bronze feathers on sides of breast, abdomen and
Genera of Hionming Birds. 75
flanks. Tail above bronzy-purple, beneath reddish-purple,
outermost rectrices tipped with buffy-white.
It is a common species.
I have one male specimen, grayish-brown all over, darker
on forehead and on tail, with the throat dark metallic blue.
If it should prove a distinct species, I propose the name of
Metallura griseo-cyaneaj,ov it. /^
103. Metallura Quitensls, Gould, Int.Troch.. 186 1, p. 112.
Quito Tyrian Tail.
La Metallure de Quito, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., nSyG,
t. iii., p. 1 16.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
I am not of the same opinion as Mr. Elliot about this
species. It is closely allied to M. tyrianthina , but is a much
larger bird. The principal differences consist in the upper-
side, which is more golden, the green of the throat not so
dark, the g-eneral colour of the underside more buffv-g'olden,
and the colour of tail, which is bronze, with purplish reflections.
Total length, 3§in. Wing, 2^. Tail, i|. Culmen, ^.
Female. — ^Upperside golden-green, shining green on fore-
head. Underside rufous on throat and breast, with small
bronze spots on throat. Whitish on abdomen, washed with
golden-green. Outermost rectrices with large grayish spots
at tips.
104. Metallura aexeicauda, Gould, P.Z.S., 1S46, p. 87.
Mellisuga aeneicauda , Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
A^laeactis aeneicauda , Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
P- 253-
Urolampra aeneicauda , Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 68.
Brassy Tail, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 192.
La Metallure a queue d'airain, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii., p. 112.
Habitat. — Peru and Bolivia.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green. Tail metallic bronze
above, changing to blue in certain lights, beneath luminous
76 Genera of Hiimiuiu^ Birds.
_^olden bronze, with reddish-purple reflections on margins.
Throat hmiinous metallic green. Underside bronzy-green
marked with buffv-brown. Undeitail-coverts pale bronze-
green, tipped with rufous. Anal region white. Wings j)urple
brown. F^ill black.
Total length, 4i|in. Wing, 2^- Tail, 2. Culmen, ^.
Female. — Upperside bronzv-green. Tail metallic bronze,
changing to blue. Underside buffy-brown, each feather tipped
bronzy-green. Undertail coverts rufous. Lateral and outer-
most feathers of tail slightly tipped with gray. Bill black.
Same size as male.
This is a very rare species. My specimens were collected
in Bolivia, by Buckley. Bridges is the discoverer of the
species.
To show how specimens of one species differ, I give below
the description of one of my male specimens : — l^pperside
bronzy-green. Tail purplish-bronze, changing into blue in
certain lights. Throat luminous metallic gold. Tail beneath,
luminous purple-bronze, distinct enough to make a new species
with it ; but it is not so.
^105. Met.ALLURA PRIMOLINA, Bourc, Rev., and Mag.
Zool., 1853, p. 295.
Urolaiupra priiiioh'iia , Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 68.
Metal/lira Priinoli'i, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 112.
Priiiioli's Ifnniniing Bird , Gould, Mon. Troch, vol. iii., p.
194.
Le Metalliire de Primoli, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii., p. 1 16.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Upper surface dark bronzy-green. Tail luminous
bronzy-green, edged with coppery-green on the upper surface.
Underside bronzy-green, darker on flanks. Throat luminous
green, with base of feathers rufous. Undertail coverts bronzy-
green edged with rufous. Anal region pure white. Wings
purplish-brown. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 3y^. Wing 2y\. Tail, i^. Culmen, -~r.
Female (?). — Upper surface bronzy-green. The under
surface has the base of the feathers rufous-white, darkest on the
throat and abdomen with bronzy-green tips. Wings purplish-
Genera of Hiiiiiiiu iig Birds. 77
brown. Tall luminous bronzy-green changing to purple in
certain lights, on the upper surface, and metallic luminous
grass-green on the under surface, the three outermost feathers
tipped with brownish-gray. Rill and feet black.
Total lensrth, ^r.-i"- Wing, j^V- Tail, ih. Culmen, 4V-
From Bourcier's Collection. " Elliot, loc. cit."
This rare species which seems to be very closely allied to
AI. wneicaiida was discovered in Ecuador, by Mr. Osculati,
and was dedicated by Bourcier to Count Primoli, grandson of
Prince Canino.
■^106. Mki ALLiK.A W'lLiJA.Mi, Bourc and Delatt., Rev. Zool.,
1866, p. 308.
Mellisuga Williami, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i, p. 112.
Urolauipra Williami, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., t. iii.,
p. 68.
Purple Tail, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iif., p. 193.
La Metallure de William, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii., p. 1 15.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Upper surface dark bronzv-green. Throat and
upper part of breast luminous grass-green. Under surface
bronzy-green, the base of the feathers bufT. Wings purplish-
brown. Tail dark green above, with bright purple reflections
in certain lights, beneath luminous violet with green reflections.
Bill and feet black.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, \.
Tvpe in Elliot's Collection ? " Elliot, loc. cit."
Genus XXXVII. Avocettinus, Bon., Rev. and Mag.
Zool., 1854, p. 256.
Opisthoprora, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein, i860, t. iii.,
p. 76.
Type : T.-eurypterus, Loddiges.
Bill shorter than the head, maxilla straight until just at the
tip, when it turns slightly upwards, mandible straight up to
the middle, then turning sharply upwards. Wings long.
Tail long, slightly forked, rectrices wide. Feet strong, hind
toe of same length as middle toe and nail. Sexes alike.
Habitat. — Columbia.
t8 Genera of Hunnuin^ Biuh.
107. AvOCETTlNrS KlKVPrKklS, Lodd., P.Z.S., lS32,p. 7.
Trochthis georginae, Bourc, P.Z.S., 1S47, p. 48.
Polytmus eurypterus, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 109.
Avocettula eurypterus, Reich, Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 6.
Delattria georgina, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 256.
Opisthoprora eurypterus, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein.,
i860, t. iii, p. 76.
Purple tailed Avocet, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 200.
L'Avocettin euryptere, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii., p. 265.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Head bronze, rest of upperside bronzy-green.
Median rectrices bronze, lateral bronzy-black with a green
gloss, outermost tipped with buffy-white. Throat, breast, and
centre of abdomen grayish-white, each feather tipped with
green. Sides of neck, breast, abdomen, and flanks, shining
green with rufous tinge. Lower part of abdomen, and
undertail-coverts rufous, slightly tinged with green. Wings
purplish-brown. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2 Culmen, \.
Female (?). — Seems to be coloured exactly as the male,
with outermost rectrices tipped white.
It is still a rare species in the collections. The type, which
I believe is still in the Loddiges collection, was sent from
Popayan.
Genus XXXVllI. Adelomyia, Bonaparte. Rev.andMag.,
Zool., 1854, p. 253.
Adf.LISCA, Cab. and Heine., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii., p. 72.
T\'PE : T. melanogenys, Fraser.
Bill straight, about equal to the length of the head. Tail
slightly rounded. Middle rectrices about the same length as
the lateral, outermost shortest. Wings long, primaries slightly
curved inward near the tips. Tarsi naked. Sexes alike.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Genera of Huiiiiiiing Birds. 79
108. Adelomyia melanogenvs, Fras., P.Z.S., 1840, p. 18.
Trochiliis sahinx, Bourc. and Muls., Ann. Soc. Agr., Lyon,
1846, p. 323.
Meiiisuga sabinx, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
RampJiomicron sabinx, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, p. 79.
Metallura sabinx, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 8.
Adelisca iiwlanogenys, Cab. and Heine., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 72.
Adeloiuvia maculata , Gould, Mon. Troch., p. 199.
Adelomyia cervina, Gould, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., 1872,
P- 453-
Adelomyia aeneosticta, Simon, Soc. Zool. de F' ranee, 1889,
p. 223.
Spotted Adelomyia, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 198, 199.
LAdelomye de Sabine, Muls., Hist. Nat.' Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 131.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Columbia, and Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside golden-green. Median rectrices bronzy-
brown, lateral of same colour with the basal half of inner webs
and tips buffy white. Some specimens have a purple gloss
near the tips of lateral rectrices, just below the buffy tips. K
white line behind the eye. Ear-coverts brownish-black.
Underside pale buff, marked with bronzy spots on neck and
breast, and shining golden feathers on sides of breast and
flanks. Undertail-coverts pale buff, with a bronzy spot in the
centre. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 3|[in. Wing, 2}. Tail, i^. Culmen, f.
Female. — ^Exactly the same, with the rectrices slightly
rounded, and the underside of a paler buffy-white.
It is a common species, with a wide range. I have not
been able to see any difference between my specimens from
Venezuela, Columbia, and Ecuador, and I think that the names
of A. maculata and A. cervina, Gould, cannot be retained as
distinct species. It is quite probable that what Gould described
as A. cervina were very adult males of A. melanogenys. I
have several specimens, received from Columbia, which
correspond exactly to that description.
L
8o Genera of Humminv Birds.
I have also one specimen with the r.pperside pale slaty-
gray. Tail and wing brownish-gray. All the rectrices,
excepting the median, tipped with buffy-white. Underside
whitish-grav, spotted with small brown spots on throat and
flanks, ll" it should prove a distinct species, I propose the
Jx^ name of Adcloiuva simplex for it.
log. Al)KL()M\lA IXORXATA, Gould, P.Z.S , 1846, p. 8g.
Me/iisi/cra inornata, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
RamphoDiicron inornatus, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850,
vol. i., p. 79.
Metal I lira inornata, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 8.
Adelisca inornata, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii.,
p. 72.
Purple-tliroated Adeloniya, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii.,
p. 197.
L'Adelomye sans pa ru re, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 127.
Habitat. — Peru and Bolivia.
Male. — Upperside shining golden-green. Tail bronzy-
brown, with purplish reflections on lateral feathers, which are
widely tipped with buff. A bufl^y-white stripe behind the eye.
Ear-coverts blackish-brown. Underside brown, gradually
passing to rufous on lower part of abdomen and flanks, and
spotted with bronzy feathers. Centre of throat metallic blue.
Wings purple-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 3-|in. Wing, 2. Tail, if. Culmen, \.
Female. — Exactly like the male, without any blue on the
throat.
It is a rare species. I think it was discovered by Bridges
in Bolivia. My specimens were collected in Bolivia, by
Buckley.
*iio. AdeloMVIA CHLOROSPILA, Gould, Ann. and Mag. Nat.
Hist., 1872, p. 452.
Green-spangled Humming-bird, Gould, Mon. Troch.,
Suppl., 1886, p. 66.
L'Adelomye mouchetee de vert, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii., p. 129.
Habitat.— V^xw.
Genera of Hinn»iin<y Birds. ' 8i
Male. — Exactly like the preceding species, excepting the
green spots on the throat, which, however, are very small and
indistinct. Possibly flic same .species. — "Editor."
Gkn'J.s XXXIX. Urosticte, (jould, Int. Troch., p. no.
Type : 7\ benjamini, Bourcier.
Bill slender, straight, longer than the head. Nostrils ex-
posed. Wings moderate, pointed, reaching the end of tail.
Tail slightlv forked. Rectrices narrow, median shortest,
next one slightly longer, the remaining three slightly longer,
and of same length. Hind toe shorter than the middle one.
Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
III. Urostictp: benjamini, Bour., Compt. Rend., 1851,
vol. xxvii, p. 187.
Urosticte benjamini, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 13.
Basilinna benjamini, Reich., Troch., Enum., 1855, p. 11.
White tip, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. igo.
L' Urosticte de Benjamin, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 102.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside shining green. Four median rectrices
purplish bronze, extensively tipped with white, and purplish-
bronze at point, lateral, bronze at base of outer webs, rest
purplish-bronze, darker at tips. A spot behind the eye white.
Throat luminous metallic emerald-green, beneath which is a
broad central spot of dark shining violet. Breast, abdomen,
and undertail-coverts white, mingled with green. Flanks
shining green. Wings purplish. Bill black.
Total length, 3^in. Wing, 2. Tail, \\. Culmen, -1.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Uppertail-coverts
shining green. Four median rectrices bronzy-green, coppery
at tips, lateral purplish-bronze with white tips. White spot
behind the eye. Underside white spangled with green,
brilliantly and more profusely spotted on throat. Wings
purplish. Bill black.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, 2. Tail, i|^. Culmen, -|.
This species was discovered in Ecuador by Bourcier, and
was dedicated by him to Mr. Benjamin Leadbeater.
My specimens were collected in Ecuador by Buckley.
82 Genera of Humming Birds.
*\\2. Ukostictf: intermedia, Tacz., P.Z.S., 1882, p. 36.
Peruvian WJiitc-tipy Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
P- 34-
L ' Urosticte in fer media ire.
Habitat. — Peru.
Male. — ^Upperside shining golden-green. Tail deeply
forked. Median rectrices green at base, then dark coppery-
red with large white tips, with a small brown spot at the
extremity, lateral and outermost green at base, passing to
dark coppery-red, with white tips on lateral. Chin and throat
brilliant metallic green, followed by a jugular spot dark violet.
Breast and abdomen grreen, the central feathers marofined
with grayish-white. L^ndertail-coverts rufous and green.
Vent white. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 118 mill. Wing, 58. Tail, 80. Culmen, 22.
Female. — Upperside green, less golden than the male.
Underside white spotted with green, more minute!}- on throat
and breast, and more brilliantly than on the abdomen.
Undertail-coverts rufous-white. Tail less forked than the
male, median rectrices green, lateral and outermost ones green,
passing to coppery, with large white tips. This rare species
takes its place between U. be n /a /n in i Rnd C\ ruficrissa.
■^113. Urosticte rueicrissa, Lawr, Ann., Lye, Nat. Hist.,
N.Y., 1864, vol. viii., p. 44.
Red-vented Wliite-tip, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
P- 33-
L' Urosticte a sous caudales rousses, Muls., Hist. Nat., Ois.
Mou., 1876, vol. iii., p. 104.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — General plumage dark shining green. Throat
luminous grass-green. Wings purplish-brown. Undertail-
coverts rufous. Tail pale bronze-green with the four median
feathers tipped white. Bill black. Feet brown.
Total length, 4iin. Wing, 2'i. Tail, 2\. Culmen, |.
Female. — Exactly like the female of U. bejamini, but slightly
larger and with a longer bill.
This species is one of mv desiderata.
Genera of Hiiiiuning Birds. 83
Genus XL. Augastes, Gould, Int. Troch., 1S61, p. 123.
Lamprlrus, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 12.
TVPK : T. superhus, Vieillot.
Bill straight, acutely pointed, serrated in the middle. Wings
long, reaching the end of tail. Tarsi clothed. Tail rounded,
nearly square. Rectrices wide.
Habitat. — Brazil.
114. Augastes superbus, Vieill., Encyel. Meth., t iii., p. 561
Trochilus scutatus, Natt. Temm. PI. Col., No. 299, Fig. 3.
Ornismya nattereri, Less. Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 75.
Hylocharis superba, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 114.
Natterer's Vizor-bearer, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p.
221.
L'Aiigaste superbe, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. iii.,
p. 150. '
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Forehead and throat metallic emerald-green, with
pale golden reflections. Band across the crown, and ear-
coverts extending to throat, black. A spot behind the eye
white. I'pperside sometimes bronzy-green or dark shining
green. Uppertail-coverts grayish-bronze. Median rectrices
rufous at base, sometimes golden bronze, or golden bronze at
base and rest greenish-bronze, lateral varies also from greenish-
bronze to bluish-green. Sides of throat and rest of underside
shining indigo-blue, with a large buffy-white spot in the
middle of the breast. In one of mv specimens a wide buffy-
white band crosses entirely the middle of chest. Lhidertail-
coverts green, edged with grayish white. Bill and feet black.
Wrings purplish-brown.
Total length, ^iin. Winor 2%. Tail. li. Culmen, 44-
Female. — L^pperside bronzv-green, golden on forehead.
Ear-coverts brownish-black. Throat metallic-green, but not
so brilliant as in the male. A white band across the breast.
Abdomen and flanks greenish-blue. L'ndertail-coverts gray.
(Jutermost rectrices with gray tips. Bill black,
This beautiful species is rather rare in the collections. My
adult specimens differ so much that I reallv do not know if
they are not two species mixed together.
8-4 Genera of HiiDniiing Birds.
115. AuGASTES LUMACHELLUS, Less., Rev. Zool., 1838, p. 315.
Trochilus luniacJicllus, Bourc, Rev. Zool., 1846, p. 313.
Hylocliaris hiiiiaclielhts, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 114.
Lamprurus himachellus, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. i 2
Hooded Vizor-hearer, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 221
L'Augaste Iiiiiiachelle. Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 148.
Habitat.— B^h\^ (Brazil).
Male. — Forehead and throat metallic pale golden-green,
bounded beneath by a narrow line of greenish-blue. Forming
a point on the throat, a patch of metallic ruby and topaz.
Head, ear-coverts, and band round the throat velvety-black.
A small white spot behind the eye. Upperside bron-zy-green,
A narrow white band crossing the breast. Underside golden.
Undertail-coverts shining reddish-orange, slightly edged with
gray. Tail metallic bronze-red, beneath very brilliant red.
Wings purplish-brown, with bronzv reflections. Bill and feet
black.
Total length, 3.jin. Wing, 2\. Tail, i.l. Culmen, -i^.
Female. — l^pperside shining bronze-green, greenish on
forehead. Ear-coverts and sides of throat brownish black.
Throat and rest of underside as male, but less brilliant.
Outermost rectrices tipped with gray.
It is a very rare species.
Gents XLl. Phlogophilus, Gould, P.Z.S., i860, p. 310.
Type : P. heiuileiiciirus, Gould.
Bill straight, long, and acutely pointed. \Mngs ample and
rather rounded. Tarsi long and bare. Tail long. Rectrices
narrow and rounded. Hind toe and nail shorter than middle
toe and nail.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Il(). PHLOGOPHIUS HEMILEL'CL'Rl'.S, Gould, P.Z.S., 18O0,
p. 310.
Elvira hemileucura , Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i,
p. 264.
Pied-tailed Hniiu)iiin^-bird , Gould, Mon. Troch., \o\. v.,
p. 360.
Genera of Hiiniming Brids. 85
L'Elvire a queue mi-blancJic, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 265.
Sex (?) Upperside shining grass-green. Median rectrices
bronze-green with tips brownish black, lateral white with a
wide band of purplish-black in the centre and white tips.
Throat white tipped with green. Breast and centre of
abdomen white. Flanks white at base, with tips shining
green. Outermost rectrices purplish-black at base, the rest
white. Bill black. Just under the mandible a rufous spot on
chin. A buffy white spot behind the eye. Wings purplish
brown. Feet and tarsi yellow, probably flesh colour when
alive.
Total length, 3oin. Wing 2. Tail, i-|. Culmen, |^.
I have only one specimen of this peculiar species.
Genus XLII. Ramphomicron, Bon. Compt. Rend.,
1850, p. 382.
Type : O. viicrorhyneJius, Boissoneau.
Bill extremely short, acutely pointed. Wings long. Upper-
surface and throat metallic. Tail deeply forked. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Columbia, Ecuador, Peru.
This genus forms the natural passage from Metalluridae
to Leshidae.
117. Rampho.micron microrh\\chlm, Boiss., Rev. Zool.,
1839. P- 354-
Trochilus bvacliyrliynclius, Fras., P.Z.S., 1840, p. 16.
Mellisuga microrliynclia , Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Thorn-bill , Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 189.
Le Ramphomicron a petit bee, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, vol. iii., p. 163.
Hirondelle,
Habitat. — Columbia, Ecuador, Peru.
Male. — Upperside metallic purple. Throat luminous light
grass-green. Underside dark bronzy-green, slightly grayish-
buff on the vent. Undertail coverts grayish-buff, greenish in
the centre. Tail purple-black, with glossv tips. Wings
purplish-brown, Bill black.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, 2. Tail, 2\. Culmen, \.
86 Genera of HuDiming Birds.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Underside white, spotted
with green. Undertail-coverts buff. Median rectrices dark-
bronze, lateral purplish-black, the two outermost tipped white.
Bill and feet black.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, if. Tail, \\. Culmen, ^.
^ii(S. RamphomicRON DORSALE, Salv. andGodm. Ibis., 1880,
P 172-
Simon's Tiwrn-bill , Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl., 1886, p. 61.
le Ramphomicron de Simons,
Male. — Above black, slightly shaded with greenish, the
rump narrowly bronzy-purple. Wings dusky. Tail deeply
forked, purplish-black. Sides of the head and neck deep
black. Throat very brilliant greenish-golden. Abdomen pale
dusky-brown, washed with greenish-golden, especially on the
flanks. Vent dull whitish, each feather marked down the
middle with a greenish spot. Bill short, a little curved, black.
Feet black. Iris dark brown.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2-^. Tail, 2^. Culmen, f.
Female. — Above green. Uppertail-coverts purplish-bronze.
Tail purplish-black, the outer feathers tipped white. Under-
neath whitish. Throat and flanks spotted with greenish-gold,
the middle of the throat marked with greenish-gold feathers.
Outermost rectrices, i^in. long; median, \\.
This beautiful second species of Ramphomicron was dis-
covered in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta, Columbia, by
Mr. Simons.
FAMILY V. LESBID^,
OR Famil\ of Traix-Bkarkrs.
Bill short, straight, acutely pointed, compressed in the genus
Cyanolesbia. Head sometimes crested. Wings long. Tail ex-
tremely long and deeplv forked. Rectrices more or less broad
throughout theirlength and generallv brilliantlv coloured on the
upperside, rounded at tips. Throat of males more or less
brilliantly coloured. Tarsi bare. Feet rather large. A patch
of white feathers on each side of the loVver part of the
abdomen. Sexes unlike.
Genera of Huini)ii)i^ Birds. 87
Ranve. — Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and
Argentine Republic.
Type: Lesbia, Less, Int. Gen. et Syn. des Ois. du Genre
Trochilus, 1832, p. 17.
Genus XLIII. Zodalia, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii., p. 281.
T\'PK : Zodalia ortoni , Lawrence.
Bill straight, shorter than the head. Tail long, deeply
forked, feathers broad throughout their length.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
^119. ZODALI.A ORTONI, Lavvr., Ann. N.Y. Lye. Nat. Hist.,
1869, Vol. ix., p. 269.
Quito Purpleback, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., p. 54.
La Zodalie d'Orton, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 282.
Habitat. — Quito (Ecuador.)
Male. — Entire upper plumage and wing coverts of a rich
glossy purple, the concealed bases of the feathers are green.
Uppertail-coverts similar in colour to the back, but marked
centrally between the purple and green with crimson. Tail
brownish-black except the two central ones which are green ;
the ends of the eio;ht middle tail feathers are largelv marked
with a deep vinous bronzy-crimson, most in extent on the
short central feathers, the long outer feather on each side
ends with obscure bronzy-green ; the outer edge of lateral
feather is buff for three-quarters of its length from base, this
colour occupying only about one third of the web. The
undersurface of the tail is steel-blue, bronzy at the ends of
the feathers ; the shafts of the two long lateral feathers are
whitish at base for about half their length. Wings brownish-
purple. Throat brilliant metallic pale green. Sides of neck,
breast, upper part of abdomen and flanks shining green, lower
part of abdomen ashy-buff. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 5fin' Wing, 2\. Tail, 3^%. Bill, \.
Female. — Unknown.
This species was discovered by the well-known collector,
Octon, and it was dedicated to him by Mr. Lawrence. The
above description was taken from the Annal's New York
Lyceum of Natural History.
88 Genera of Huininiiig Bird.
*I20. ZODALIA GLVCKRIA, Ron., Rev. and Mag. Zool, 1854,
p. 252.
Co/neta iiwssai, Gould, Athen, 1853.
Purple-tailed Comet, Gould, Mon. Troch, Suppl., p. 55.
Sparganura mossai. Cab. and Hein, Mus. Hein, i860,
t. iii., p. 52.
La Zodalie de glyccre, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 284.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Head, back of neck, wing-coverts, back, and tail-
coverts shining green. Wings purplish-brown. Chin and
throat metallic light olive-green. Sides of neck and under-
surface buff with a spot of deep shining green on the tip of
each feather. Tail dark reddish-purple, passing into deep
bluish-green at the tip, except on the outer feathers where
the hue is so faint as to be scarcely perceptible, the outer
feathers also have the basal three-fourths of the shaft and the
outer webs buffy-white, the base of the shaft paler than the
W'cb ; basal three-fourths of the shaft of next feather also
buffy-white. Undertail-coverts buff with a brown mark in
the centre near the tip. (Gould, Monog. Troch.)
Total length, 6 in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 3-4-. Culmen, \.
Female. — Unknow n.
■^121. ZODALIA CAROLI, Bourc, P.Z.S., 1 847, p. 48.
Hvlocharis caroli, Grav and Mitch, Gen. Birds, vol. i.,
p. 115.
Call i phlox caroli, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 12.
Avocettinus carolus, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. '256.
Cojiu'tes caroli, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 17.
Polyo)i\'mus caroli, Hein. Journ for Urnith, 1863, p. 206.
Leobia caroli, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. iii.,
p. 2q8.
Cliarlc's Comet, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 177
La Leobie de Charles, MxAs., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 2(g'S.
Habitat. — Peru.
Genera of Hiuiiming Birds. 89
Male. — Crown, wing-coverts and uppersurface dull greenish-
bronze, becoming of a greener cast on the lower part of back
and uppertail-coverts. Wings purplish-brown. Four middle
tail feathers bronzy-green, the remainder black, with violet
reflections, the outer one with a stripe of dull or buffy-white
along the apical portion of the outer web. Behind the eye a
small white spot, and a small streak of buff from the angle of
the mouth. Throat red. Undersurface pale bronzy-green,
each feather slightly fringed with gray. On each flank near
the back a tuft of white. Vent and undertail-coverts buffy-
white, with a streak of brown down the centre of each feather.
Bill black.
Total length, 5iin. Wing, Jj. Tail, 2. Culmen, |-.
" Gould, Mon. Troch."
GEXU.S XL1\'. Sappho, Reich.. Syst. Av., 1849, p. 40.
Cynaiithiis, Tschud, Consp., 1844, p. 36.
Cometes, Gould, P.Z.S., 1847, p. 31.
Sappho, Reich., Syst. Av. Natur., 1849, P^- 40-
Sparvanura, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii.,p. 5.2.
Polvouviniis, Heine, Journ for Ornith, 1863, p. 206.
Leabia, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. iii., p. 297.
Type : Sappho sparganura , Shaw.
Bill longer than the head, slightly arched. Tail brilliantly
coloured and deeply forked. Rectrices very wide, round at
tips. Throat metallic. Tarsi naked. Hind toe and nail
nearly as long as middle toe. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Columbia, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentine Republic.
122. Sappho sparg.a.nura, Shaw, Gen. Zool., vol. viii., p. 291.
TrocJiiliis chrysurus, Cuv. Regn. Anim., 1829, t. i., p. 426.
Ornismya sappho, Less, (Jis., Mouch., 1829, p. 105.
OrthorhvJichiis chrvsiiriis, d'Orb. and Lafr., Syn. Av., 1838,
p. 26.
Mellisiiga sparganura , Gray, Gen. Birds, 1844, vol. i.,
p. 113.
Cometes sappJio, Gould, P.Z.S., 1847, p. 31.
Lesbia sparganura, Bon., Rev. Zool., 1854, p. 252.
Sparganura sapplio, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t iii., p. 52.
<50 Genera of Humming Birds.
Tlie Sappho Comet, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 173.
Le Co metes sappho, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. iii.,
P- ^75-
Habitat. — Bolivia, Argentine Republic.
Male. — Head, upper part of back and wing-coverts bronze-
green. Back and uppertail-coverts shining purple-crimson.
Rectrices dark-brown at base, remaining part metallic fiery-
orange, with a large, velvety black spot at tips. Basal half of
outer web of external rectrices pale brown. Throat metallic
grass-green. Remaining part of underside golden-green.
Flanks, and undertail-coverts rufous. A patch of white
feathers on each side of lower part of vent. Wings pale
brown. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 7in. Wing, 2^. Tail, 4^. Culmen, f.
Female. — Crown and back golden-green, reddish on rump.
Uppertail-coverts shining crimson. Central rectrices metallic
fiery-red, with a slight brownish band at tips, lateral brownish
at base, remainder tiery-red, outermost brown on inner web,
remainder pale buff, nearly white. Throat buffy-white, spotted
with green. Breast and flanks white, with large green spots.
Abdomen gravish-white. Ihidertail-coverts pale buff.
Total length, 4.\in. \\'ing, 25. Tail, 2\. Culmen, \.
I have several specimens of both sexes of this splendid
species. Some were collected in Bolivia many years ago, the
others were collected by Mr. White in Argentine Republic.
123. Sappho phaon, Gould, P.Z.S., 1847, P- 3^
Ornismya clirvsiira, \'ar., d'Orb. and Lafr. Syn. Av., 1838,
p. 27.
Cometes phaon, (3ould, P.Z.S., 1847, p. 31.
Mellisuo-a phaon. Gray, Gen. Birds, Vol. i, p. 113.
Lesl)ia phaon, P>on. Re\-. Zool, 1854, p. 252.
Sparffa)iura phaon , Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii,
p. 52.
The Phaon Comet, Gould, Mon. Troch., Vol. iii., p. 175.
Le Cometl's phaon, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
Vol. iii., p. 279.
Habitat. — Bolivia, Peru.
Genera of Humming Birds. 91
Male. — Head and neck brownish green. Back and upper
tail coverts dark crimson. Tail, basal half blackish-brown,
remainder metallic crimson wdth large velvety black spots at
tips. Throat metallic grass-green, remainder of underside
brownish-green. Undertail coverts pale buff with a central
line bronzy-green. Wings brown. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 6^in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 4. Culmen, ^.
Female. — Like the preceding species, but the tail is dark
crimson.
I have a large series of this species collected by Buckley,
near to la Paz, Bolivia.
Genus XLV. Lesbia, Lesson, Ind. Gen. et Syn. des
Ois. du Genre Trochilus, 1832, p. 17.
Cvnanthus, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, p. 81.
Agaclyta, Cab. et Hein. Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii., p. 70.
Psalidoprymna, Cab. et Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, p. 52.
Typp: : Lesbia niina, Lesson.
Bill short, straight. Tail deeply forked, rectrices broad.
the outermost very long. Throat in males brilliantlv coloured.
Sexes different.
Habitat. — Columbia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
124. Lesbia xuna, Less., Suppl. Ois. Mou, p. i6g.
Ornisniya Gouldi, d'Orb et Laf. Syn. Av., t. ii., p. 27.
Cynantlius bifiircatus, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, p. 81.
Psalidoprymna bifiircata, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,,
t. iii., p. 53.
Nouna Koali, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. i6g.
La Lesbie Nana, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, vol. iii.,
p. 291.
Habitat.— V^xw.
Male. — ^L^pperside dark bronzy-green. Rectrices black at
base, all but the outermost ones with their apical half metallic
grass green, the outermost ones black, with a slight metallic
green tip. Throat metallic grass green. Sides of neck,
breast and flanks bronzy-green, washed with rufous on lower
part of abdomen, beneath which is a patch of white feathers.
.g2 Genera of Huiuiniiiff Birds.
Undc-rtail-covcrts green, margined witli buff. Tail purplish-
black with the basal half of outer feathers gravish white.
Thighs buff. Bill black.
'I'otal length, y.Un. Wing, ij|. 'J'ail, 5. Culmen, I.
Female. - Upperside bronzy-green. Underside white,
washed with green, sometimes with a few metallic golden
spots on the throat. Undertail coverts buffy-white. Tail
coloured like that of the male, but much shorter. Bill black.
This line species was discovered by Delattre, at Mayobamba,
Peru.
Mv specimens were collected by Mr. H. \Miitely in Peru.
■^125. Lksbi.A Kl'CH.ARl.s, Boure, Rev. Zool., 1848, p. 274.
Cynanthus eucharis, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 252.
Traill bearer, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 171.
lui Leshie eucharis, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., vol. iii.
p. 200.
Habitat. - Columbia.
Male. — Entire upper surface, breast, abdomen, and flanks
bronzy-green. Throat metallic grass-green. Vent and
undertail-coverts buff, the latter with green centres. Wings
purplish brown. Rectrices brownish-black, largely tipped
with grass-green, except the outermost one, which has a
bronze tip. Bill black.
Total length, 7fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, 5f . Culmen, y_.
Female. — Above golden-green, beneath buff spangled with
green. Tail like that of the male but shorter, and with the
outer web of outermost feather grayish-white for three fourths
of its length.
The above descriptions were taken from P211iot's Synopsis
of the Humming Birds.
126. Lesbia Boliviana, Boucard, H. Bird, 1891, t. i., p. 43.
Bolivian Train-bearer,
La Lesbie bolivienne,
Habitat. — Bolivia.
Male. — Upperside, breast, and flanks golden-green. Throat
metallic golden-green. Wings purplish-brown. Vent deep,
bufi^. Undertail-coverts buff, with a narrow central line green.
Genera of Humniin^ Birds. 93
Tail purple-black. The three central rectrices black at base,
with their api.-al half metallic golden-green, the two next
purple-black, with metallic golden tip, and the two outermost
purple-black, with a scarcely visible golden tip, rufous-gray
on the basal outer web for about the third of its length. Bill
black.
Total length, yilin. Wing, i\. Tail, 55. Culmen, \.
Female. — Unknown.
The principal differences between this species and L. iiuna
are the general colouration of its plumage, and the colour
of the throat and tips of rectrices, which are golden instead
of deep grass-green.
It was discovered bv Buckley in Bolivia.
Type in my collection.
127. Lesbia gouldi, Lodd, P.Z.S., 1832, p. 7.
Ornismya silphia, Less., Rev. Zool., 1840, p. 73.
Mellisuga gouldi, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Cynanthus gouldi, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i., p. 81.
Agaclyfa gouldi, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii.,
p. 70.
Bogota Train-bearer, (jould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 167.
La Lesbie de Gould. Muls., Hist. Nat., Ois. Mou., 1876,
vol. iii., p. 294,
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Upperside, breast, flanks, and abdomen golden-
green, a patch of white feathers on each side of lower part
of abdomen. Under-tail coverts green, margined with. buff.
Rectrices brownish-black at base, remaining part metallic
green. Outermost one, black with shining green tip, the outer
web grayish-buff to half its length, completely hidden bv the
median rectrices. Wings purplish brown. Bill black.
Total length, 6Jin. Wing, 2. Tail, 4^. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Outer rectrices brown,
much shorter than those of the male, three fourths of the basal
outer web grayish buff, and hidden by the median rectrices,
tips grayish buff. Underside grayish, speckled with green.
Bill black.
Common in Columbia. It was dedicated by Lesson to the
.celebrated English Ornithologist, the late Mr. John Gould.
94
Genera of HuDnnin^ Bii ds.
128. Lksbia gracilis, Gould, F.Z.S., 1.S46, p. 86.
Mcllisiiga irracilis, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i, p. 113.
Cvnanthus Gracilis, Bon., Consp., Gen., Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 8'i.
Graceful Train-bearer, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 168.
La Lesbie deliee, Muls.. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, vol. iii.,
p. 296.
Habitat. — Ecuador, Peru.
Male. — The only differences existing between this species
and L. ffouldi are : the length of its tail which is half an inch
shorter in all the specimens which I have from Ecuador, the
outer grayish buff web which is constantly half an inch longer
than the longest median rectrices, the patch of feathers
beneath the lower part of the abdomen, and the undertail-
coverts which are green, greatly margined with bufY.
^129. Lesbia chlorura, Gould, P.Z.S., 1871, p. 504.
Green-tailed Train-bearer, (3ould, Mon. Troch., Suppl.,
P- 53-
La Lesbie a queue verte.
Habitat.— Vern ?
Male. — Crown of the head and all the upper surface golden
o-reen, gorget glittering green, rounded, and well defined as
m L. Gouldi, abdomen mottled green and buff, its lower
portion and the undertail-coverts pure buff. Wings purplish-
brown, the eight central feathers entirely light green, the
external one on each side olive, finely powdered and tipped
with o-reen, and having the outer web buff for more than half
its length from the base.
Total length, 6^in. Wing, 2. Tail, $'i. Culmen, yV-
"Gould's Mon. Trochil. Suppl., 1887, p. 53."
According to Elliott, this species is the same as L. Gouldi.
130. Lesbia VICTORIAE, Bourc. and Muls. Ann. Soc. Agr.
Lyon. 1846, t. ix., p. 312.
Trochillus Amaryllis, Bourc. and Muls., Rev. Zool., 1848,
P- 273-
Mellisuora victoriae, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i. p. 113.
Cynanthus amaryllis, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 252.
Genera of Humming Birds. 95
Psalidoprynina aniarvllis, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein.,
i860, t. iii., p. 53.
Train-Bearer, (jiould, Mon. Troch., \ol. iii., p. 170.
La r ere Tain-Bearer,
La Leshie de Victoire, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. AIou., t. iii.,
p. 287.
Habitat. — Columbia, and Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside, breast, upper part of abdomen and flanks
golden-green. Throat brilliant metallic golden-green. Lower
part of abdomen and undertail-coverts rufous. Tail purplish
black, each feather tipped with greenish-bronze, the two outer-
most, more than twice longer than the longest of the median
rectrices. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, gin. Wing, 2§. Tail, 6i. Culmen, \.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Underside white spotted
with green, a patch of splendid metallic gold feathers on centre
of throat. Undertail-coverts buff. Tail half the leno^th of that
of the male, coloured the same, outer web of outermost feather
grayish-brown to within an inch-and-a-half of tip.
Dedicated by MuLsant to his mother, Madame Victoire
Mulsant.
131. Lesbia AEOLATORLALiS, Boucard. Hum. Bird, 1893, vol.
iii., p. 6.
Ecuador Train-Bea rer.
La Lesbie de I' Equateiir.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside, sides of throat and breast, vent and
flanks grass-green. Chin and throat metallic grass-green.
Lower part of abdomen and undertail-coverts pale rufous.
Rest of plumage as L. victoriae. Tail longer, with tips of central
rectrices greener than in the preceding species.
Total length, 9iin, Wing, 2f . Tail, 7. Culmen, \.
Female. — Upperside grass-green. Underside pale rufous,
washed with green. Throat white, speckled with green. A
small patch of pale golden feathers in the centre of throat. Tail,
half the length of that of male and coloured similarly.
I have separated this species from L. Victoriae, because in the
many specimens Avhich 1 have, (over one hundred), collected
n6 Genera of Hii?nnn'ng Birds.
at Rio Napo, by Buckley, the differences in colour mentioned
above, are constant, and it is impossible to confound the
two species.
Types in Boucard's Museum.
Gknus XLVI. Cyanolesbia, Stej. Auk., 1885, t. li.,
p. 46.
Cynanthus, Sw. Class. Birds, 1837, vol. ii., p. 330.
Lesbia, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein, i860, t. iii., p. 71.
Cyanolesbia, Berlep, Col. Art. Bog. Coll.. 1888, p. 14.
Type : T. forficatus, Edwards.
Bill shorter than the head, straight, graduating rapidly at
tip to a sharp point. Wings long. Crown and head covered
with metallic feathers forming a crest. Patch of metallic
feathers in the centre of throat. Tail long, deeply forked,
brilliantly coloured on the uppersidc. Tarsi bare. Sexes
unlike.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Columbia, F^uador, IVru and Bolivia.
132. Cyanolesbia gorgo, Reich., Aufz. der Col., p.p. 8-24.
Cynanthus forfcat If s, Edw. Birds, Tab. y;i„ pi. 1763.
Troc/iiiiis cyan urns, Steph. Shaw, Gen. Zool., vol. xix.,
p. 239.
Ornismya kingi, Less. Trochil., 1829, p. 107.
Mellisuga cyanura, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Lesbia forjicata, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 8.
Mellisiiga Salvador i, Bienvenut, Ann. Zool. Mus. Flor.,.
1865, p. 204.
Blue-tailed Sylph, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 172.
Le Cynanthe cyanure, Muls., His. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 269.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Columbia.
Male. — Crown metallic grass-green, bordered on the sides
with a greenish-black line. Upper and underside bronzy-green,
darker on back. Upper and undertail-coverts shining-green.
Centre of throat metallic purple. Central rectrices black with
the outer webs dark shining blue, and the portions that
{.roject beyond the tips of one another, metallic light blue.
Genera of Hu mining Birds. 97
In some specimens, ihe blue is replaced by metallic green,
the two outermost ones black for half their length, then
metallic purple-blue. Underside of tail purpHsh-blue. Wings
dark brown ; a white patch on each side of lower part of
vent. Bill black.
Total length, 8in. Wing, 2%. Tail, 5^. Culmen, -fi.
Female. — Head metallic dark green. Upperside bronzy-
green. Throat white spotted with green feathers. Breast
abdomen and undertail-coverts buff. Flanks rufous washed
with green. Central rectrices shining-green, lateral black,
with outer webs and tips blue, outermost black, tipped white.;
White spots under and behind the eyes. Bill black.
Total length, 4sin. Wing, 2\. Tail, i.^. Culmen, f.
I have received a number of adult male specimens from
Merida (Venezuela), which have the crown of a lighter green,
no colour on the throat, and are golden-gr^en. The under-
side is quite distinct of the colour of C. gorgo.
If it should prove a distinct species, I propose the name of
Cyanolesbia meridana for it.
I have adopted the name gorgo for this species because it
cannot be relied upon with certaintv, on the name of T.
forjicatiis, L. for that bird.
133. CvANOLESBiA COELESTIS, Gould, Mon. Troch., Intr.
1861, p. 102.
Ecuador Train-bearer, Gould, ]\Ion. Troch., Suppl., p. 56.
Le Cynanthe bleu celeste,
Habitat. — -Ecuador.
This species, which is closely allied to the preceding, can
be distinguished by the colour of the underside, which is
coppery brown. As it is constant, I think the species is valid.
The specimens which I have of this species w^ere collected in
Ecuador by Buckley.
134. CvANOLKSBiA MOCOA, Delatt. and Bourc, Rev. Zool.,
1846, p. 311.
Mellisuga sniaragdinis. Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Cynanthus smaragdicaudus, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii.,
P- 173-
Lesbia mocoa. Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1S53, p. 8.
gS Genera of fimnmiiig Birds.
Green-tailed SylpJi, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 172.
Le Cynanthe inocoa , Muls., Hist. Nat., Ois. Mouch., 1876,
t. iii., p. 272.
Habitat. — Ecuador, Peru.
Male. — Crown brilliant metallic-green. Upperside shining
bronze-green, greenish on lower part. Uppcrtail-coverts shin-
ing green. Basal half of the two median rectrices bluish-
black, remaining portion brilliant metallic green, the next two
are bluish-black four-fifths of their length, with outer webs
and tips metallic green; the outermost ones are black for two-
thirds of their length, remaining portion brilliant metallic-
green. A metallic blue spot on throat. Wings purplish
brown. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 7iin. Wing, 2 J. Tail, 5. Culmen, \\.
Female. — Like the preceding species with throat and breast
white, the first spotted with bronze-green feathers, and rest ot
underside rufous.
This magnificent species was discovered by Delattre, near
Mocoa, Ecuador.
I have several adult specimens received from Bogota, which
differ by the colour of the crown, which is golden-green, and
the upperside is of a lighter green. The throat is brownish
golden-green without any blue at all. If it should prove a
distinct species, I propose the name of C Columbia na for it.
135. CVANOLESBI.A F30LI\IAXA, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl.,
P-57-
Bolivian Svlph, Gould, Mon. Troch, Suppl., p. 57.
Le Cynanthe de Bolivie,
Habitat. — Bolivia.
Male. — Crown most brilliant golden-green. L'pperside
golden-green, with dark reflections. Rump and uppertail-
coverts shining green. Tail like C mocoa. hut shorter, and all
the rectrices wider, the metallic green dI lips has a bluish
reflection on inner webs. Centre of throat metallic steel-blue,
with greenish reflections, rest of underside golden. Wings
purple-brown. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 6iin. Wing, 2|. Tail. 4.I. Culmen, ^-.
Female. — Crown shining green. Upperside golden bronze,
passing to green on the rump and uppertail-coverts. Throat
Genera of Humming Birds. 99
white, washed with green. Breast, abdomen, and undertail-
coverts rufous. Flanks golden green. Central rectrices shin-
ing green ; lateral bluish-black on inner webs, the rest and
tips shining green, outermost ones, bluish-black tipped white.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2. Tail, i^. Culmen, \.
This beautiful species was discovered in Bolivia, by Buckley
in 1874.
■^136. Cyanolesbia griseiventris, Tacz. P.Z.S., 1883, p. 72.
Gray bellied. Train-bearer, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl. p.
56.
Le Cynantlie du Per on.
Habitat. — Peru.
Upperside green, with the forehead scaly for a long distance
and very brilliant. Underside entirely pale ashv-gray. Throat
bright blue, the feathers white at the base, vent white, wing-
coverts uniform with the back, the edge of the wing white, first
primary externally margined with white. Tail deeply forked,
brilliant green, the median rectrices with a broad apical lustre
of reddish copper, outermost bluish-black with green tips.
Tail underside bluish-green. Bill black.
Length of wing, 81 mill. Tail, 90. Culmen, 25.
This species was discovered in Peru, by Mr. Jelsky.
Genus XLVII. Neolesbia, Salvin, Cat. Birds, 1892. p. 145.
Cyanolesbia, Berlepsch, J. fur Ornith., 1887, p. 326.
Bill short and straight, slightly decurved. Tail long and
deeply forked. Rectrices wide, dark steel blue.
Type : Cyanolesbia nerkhorni , Berl. J. fur Ornith., 1887, p. 326.
Habitat. — Columbia.
■5^137. Neolesbia NERKHOR.NI, Berlepsch, Berch, eines, Neuen.
Colib., Zeiftr fur Ornith., 1887, p. 178.
Nerkhorns Blue-failed Sylph.
le Cynanthe de Nerkhorn.
Habitat. — Columbia.
J/^7/^.— Head metallic blue. Upperside shining greenish
blue. Throat metallic green with bluish reflections.' Breast
lOO Genera of Humming Birds.
golden-green. Abdomen and flanks bluish-brown. Tail shin-
ing violet-blue. Undertail-coverts bluish-green, margined with
white. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 6in. Wing, 2i Tail, 3. Culmen, 5.
This very rare species was sent from Columbia to Mr. A.
Nerkhorn. He submitted it to Hans von Berlepsch, who dedi-
cated it to his friend.
It forms the passage of Lesbidae to Thaluranidae.
FAMILY VI. THALURANIDAE,
OR Family of Wood-Nvmphs.
Bill black, longer than the head, sligtly curved. Body of
medium size. Underside, back, and wing-coverts brilliantly
coloured. In some species the forehead is also brilliantly
coloured. Wings long and narrow. Tail deeply forked.
Rectrices wide. Tarsi clothed. Sexes unlike.
Type : Thalurania, Gould, P.Z.S. 1848, p. 13.
Genus XLVIII. Thalurania, Gould, P.Z.S. 1848, p. 13.
MellisuGA, Boie. Isis., 1831, p. 545.
Gl.AUCOPlS, Burm. Th. Braz., 1856, p. 333.
Type: T. furcatus, GxneWn.
Bill longer than the head, slightly curved. Wings long.
Tail forked. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Costa - Rica, Veragua, Trinidad, Venezuela,
Guiana, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru^ and Bolivia.
138. Thalurania glaucopls, Gmel., Syst. Nat., 1788, vol. i.,
p. 497.
Trochilus frontalis, Land. Ind. Ornith., 1790, vol. i., p. 318.
Ornismya glaucopis, Less, Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 175.
Polytnius glaucopis, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Coeligena fflaucopis, Reich., Troch., Enum., 1855,
P- 3-
Glancopis frontalis, Burm., Th. Braz, 1856, p. 333.
Thalurania lucix, Lawr., Ann. Lye. Nat. Hist., N.Y., 1862,
vol. vii., p. 2.
Genera of Humming Birds. ' loi
Brazilian Wood-Nymph, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 99.
La Thaluranie vlancope, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1S76,
vol. iii., p. 60.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Crown metallic deep-blue. Upperside dark grass-
green. Underside shining green with golden reflections.
Undertail-coverts shining green edged with gray. Tail steel-
blue. Wings bluish-black. Hill black.
Total length, 4iin. Wing, 2-^. Tail, 2. Culmen, ■^.
Female. — Upperside shining green. Underside gray, washed
with green on flanks. Median rectrices green, lateral green
at base, then bluish-black, tipped white.
Common in Brazil.
I possess one female specimen, from Costa de Beauregard's
collection, with the names of Oiscaii Mouche Modeste and
simplex upon the ticket.
139. Thalur.\NIA Coll'MBICA, Bourc and Muls., Rev. Zool.,
1843, p. 2.
Polytmus columbicus, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. loS.
Coeligena colinnbica , Reich., Troch., Enum., 1855, p. 3.
Thaliirania venusta, Gould, P.Z.S., 1850, p. 163.
Columbian Wood-Nvmph, Could, Mon. Troch., vol. ii.,
p. 106.
La Thaluranie de Colombie, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, vol. iii., p. 64.
Thalurania columbica , var. nigra , Boucard, H. Bird, vol. i.,
p. 26.
Habitat. — Costa-Rica, Veragua, Panama, Columbia and
Peru.
Male. — Crown of head and a band across the back, wing-
coverts and abdomen, metallic ultramarine blue. Nape, back
and abdomen, bronze-green. Uppertail-coverts green. 'I'ail
bluish - black. Wings purplish brown. Throat and breast
shining emerald-green. Feet flesh color. Bill black.
Total length, 4in. Wing. 2^. Tail, 2. Culmen, ^.
Female. — Upperside golden green, more green on lower
part of back, and on undertail-coverts. Underside gray with
few green feathers on side of breast and on flanks. Median
I02 Genera of Hunuiiins^ Birds.
rectrices green, lateral green at base, rest steel-blue with
white tips.
I have a large series of this species, some collected by myself
at Costa-Rica and Panama, others sent from Columbia, and
some collected by Hauxwell at Nauta, Peru. The specimens
from Costa-Rica, Panama and Peru, are not so bronzy on nape,
and have a wide ultramarine-blue band on back ; but other-
wise they are exactly the same as the Columbian specimens,
and I don't think necessary to maintain the name of T.venustn
for these specimens.
I have also one pair of these birds collected at Valencia,
Columbia, in which the shinintj emerald-o-reen of the throat
covers only the throat and upper-part of the breast. The
neck, back and rump are all green, without the bronzy tinge
constant on all the other specimens which I have under the
name of T. columbica. The female is also distinct, having the
flanks and abdomen green. If it should prove a different
species, I propose the name of Thalurania valenciana for
this bird.
^140. Thai.ukaxia tow^nskxdi, Ridgw., P.U.S.M., 1888,
p. 590-501.
To7vnsend 's Wood-NynnpJi .
La Thaluranie de Townsend.
Habitat. — -Segovia River, Honduras.
Male. — Forehead rich metallic roval purple ; rest of pileum
dull blackish-green, only slightly metallic ; hind neck and
upper part opaque black; scapulars rich metallic royal purple;
lower back, rump, and uppertail-coverts metallic grass-green;
tail uniform purplish blue-black ; remiges purplish-dusky ;
wing-coverts metallic bluish-velvet, the larger tipped with
metallic green. Chin, throat and chest rich metallic Paris
green ; median portion of breast metallic emerald-green,
changing gradually to more bluish-green on belly ; sides of
breast metallic blue ; sides and flanks greenish-blue. Under-
tail coverts blue-black edged with grayish-white. Bill black.
Feet dusky brownish.
Total length, 3-95. Wing, 2-10. Tail, r55. Culmen.o'yi.
Female. — Above metallic-green more )ellowish for anterior
halt, tinged with bluish on uppertail-coverts and lesser wing
coNcrts ; middle tail feathers bluish-green, next pair similar.
Genera of Humming Birds. 103
but terminal portion blue-black, next pair with the blue-
black more extended and the extreme tip pale grayish
or grayish-white, each succeeding feather with the white
tip and sub-terminal blue - black space gradually more
extended, until on the exterior feather the basal green
is indistinct, and the white terminal spot about 020 long.
Sides of head below eye, chin, throat, and lower parts
generally, except sides and flanks dull grayish white, the sides
and flanks metallic grass-green, like the back. Bill black.
Total length, 3-50. Wing, 1-85. Tail, i'35. Culmen,o.75.
Similar to T. colmnbica, but much smaller, and male with
lower breast emerald-green, the sides, flank and belly, bluish-
green, instead of rich purplish-blue.
141. Thalurania ervphile. Less. Hist. Colib, p. 148.
Polytmus eriphyle, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Coeligena eriphyle, Reich., Troch., Enum., 1855, p. 3.
Glaucopis eriphile, Burm. Th. Bras., 1856, vol. ii., p. 334.
Brasilia n Wood-A^ympli , Go\\\d, Mon. Troch., vol. ii.,p. 108.
Green Headed Wood- Nymph.
La Thaluranie eriphile. Muls. Hist. Nat., Ois. Mou., 1876.
vol. iii., p. 68.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Crown and throat metallic emerald-green. Upper-
side metallic green. Shoulders, breast, and upper part of
abdomen metallic purple-blue. Flanks and lower part of
abdomen green, with a large white tuft at base of abdomen.
Undertail-coverts shining-green. Tail steel-blue. Wings
purple-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4Ain. Wing, 2.\. Tail, 2. Culmen, \^.
Female. — Upperside shining-green. Throat, breast and
abdomen pale gray, with a few green feathers on sides of
breast and flanks. Wing-coverts shining-blue. Tail steel-
blue with white tips on outermost rectrices. Bill black. F'eet
flesh color.
It is a very rare species and quite distinct from T. verticeps.
My two specimens of this species were collected by Mr.
Gounelle in Brazil.
I04 Genera of Hum mi no- h'/rt/s.
142. 'I'hai.vr.wia Fanniak, Bourc. ;uul Del., Rev. Zool, 1846,
p. 310.
Thai ura Ilia verticeps, (jould, jard. (Vjntr. Ornith., 1851,
p. 107.
Ricordia verticeps, Reich., Autz., der Col., 1853, p. 8.
CJiloristes verticeps, Reich., Troch., Enum., 1855, p. 4.
Thaliirania eryphile. Elliot. Syn. Hum. Bird, 1879. p. 10 1.
Green-crowned Wood-Nvmpli, (iould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii.,
p. 107.
La Thalitranie ervpliilc. Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 68.
La Tlialiiranie de Fanny.
Habitat. — Ecuador and Columbia.
Male. — Exactly like the preceding specie's, excepting the
metallic emerald green of throat, which extend over the breast
as in T. Coluinhica, the color of the shoulder, abdomen, and
flanks which is shining Prussian blue, with greenish reflections,
especially in lower part of abdomen, and the undertail-coverts
whieli are steel blue, fringed with gray. Bill black, feet flesh
color.
Totallength, 4in. Wing, 2|. Tail, \\. Culmen, ^.
Female. — Upperside shining green. Throat and breast
gray. Flanks and abdomen darkish gray, strongly washed
with shining green feathers. Undertail-coverts white. Tail
blue with white tips on outermost rectrices.
My specimens of this species were collected by Bucklev in
Ecuador. It is not common.
143. Thalura.ma hypochlora, Gould, P.Z.S., 1870, p. 104.
Citado Wood-Nymph, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl. 1S86,
p. i>'^.
La Thalnranie hypochlorc, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii, p. 66.
Habitat.— Y^c\\?i^ox.
Male. Mead and underside, metallic emerald - green.
Upperside shining grass-green. Wing-coveris and shoulders
metallic blue. Undertail-coverts white with dark blue in
centre and tip. Tail steel-black. Wings bluish-black. Bill
black. P'eet flesh color.
Total length, 37;iin. Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, ^.
Genera of Hiinniiiiiiy Birds. 105
Female. — Upperside shining green. Throat, centre of
breast, abdomen and undertail-coverts, pale gray, nearly
white. Sides of breast and flanks bronzy-green. Median
rectrices grass-green with bluish tips, lateral green at base,
then deep blue tipped with w hite.
This is a very rare species. It was discovered by Bucklev
in Ecuador. I have only two very fine specimens of both
sexes, collected at Chimbo, Ecuador, by Mr. J. de Silmiradzki,
and offered to me by Count Rerlepsch.
144. Thalurani.a w.\tkrtoni, Bourc, P.Z.S., 1847, p. 44.
Polytmus watcrfoni, Gra}', Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. loS.
Calh'gena n'Jiatertoni , Reich., Troch., Enum., 1S55, p. 3.
Waterton s l]'ood-Nyiiip/i, Gould, Mon. Troch., \o\. 2,
p. 103.
La Thaluraiiie de Waiter ton, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii, p. 78.
Habitat. — Brazil, British Guiana ?
Male. — Crown and nape greenish-bronze. Back in its
entire length, shoulder, wing-coverts and flanks, metallic blue.
Uppertail-coverts green washed with blue. Underside metal-
lic grass-green. Undertail-coverts gray with green in centre.
Tail steel-blue. Wings purplish-black. Bill black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2'^. Tail, 2\. Culmen, ~.
Female. — Upperside dark green. Underside gray.
This is a very rare species. 1 have only two males, which
were found in a collection of Brazilian birds.
14s. Thalurani.a FLJRCAiA, Gmel. Svst. Nat., 1788, vol. i.
p. 486.
Ornismya fitrcata, Less., Hist., Nat. Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 82.
Polytmus furcatus, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Coeligena gyrinno, Reich., Enum., p. 3.
Thalnrania furcatoides, Gould, Intr. Troch., p. 357.
Cayenne Wood-Nymph , Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. loi.
Para Wood-Nymph . Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
P- 35-
La Thaluranie a queue fonrchue, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1876, vol. iii., p. 72.
io6 Genera of Hiiunnni'^ Birds.
Habitat. — Guiana and I'pper Amazons.
Male. — Head dull green, black in certain lights. Upper
part of back, breast and abdomen brilliant purple, some-
times brilliant blue with purplish reflections. Rest of back
grass-green. Uppertail-coverts bronzy-green. Tail blue-
black. Throat luminous grass-green. Wings purplish-black.
Bill black.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2^. Tail, i^. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside grass - green, bronzy on the head.
Underside grayish-white. Median rectrices green, lateral
gray at base, then bluish-black, tipped white.
Total length, 3.\in. Wing, i|. Tail if. Culmen f.
Rather abundant in Guiana and Upper Amazons. I have
put T. furcatoiih's 2l% a synonym, as I cannot see in what thev
differ. ■
146. Thali;rania refl'lgens, Gould, P.Z.S., 1852, p. 9.
Refulgent Wood-Nymph, Gould, Aion. Troch., vol. 2, p. 102.
La Thaluranie resplendissante.
Habitat. — Trinidad ?
Male. — Exactly the same as the preceding species, but
slightly larger, especially the tail, which is deeply forked.
Some are brilliant purple, others are purplish-blue. Wing-
coverts metallic purplish-blue.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2^. Tail, 2. Culmen, f.
Female. — Upperside grass-green, bronzy on head. Central
rectrices bronze-green with black tips, lateral pale bronze at
base, then bluish-black, tipped white.
Total length, 3fin. W^ing, 2^. Tail, i^. Culmen, ^.
Type of female in my collection.
I have received many specimens of this species, said to
come from Trinidad ; but I am doul)tful about the locality.
147. THALURAXIA NIGROFASCIATA, (jould., P.Z.S., 1846,
p. 89.
Polytmus nigrofasciatus, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Saucerottia viridipectus, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 7.
Coeiigena nigrofasciata, Reich., Troch., Enuni., 1855, p. 3.
Thahirania tschudii, Gould, P.Z.S., i860, p. 312.
Ge^iera of Humming Birds. loj
Thalurania Jelskii, Tacz. P.Z.S., 1874, p. 138.
Black banded Wood Nymph, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii.,
p. 103.
Tschndi's Wood Nymph, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii. p. 103.
La Tlialiiranie a bande noire, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois, Mou.,
1876, vol. iii., p. 75.
jfelshv's Wood Nympii, Gould, Mon. Troch, Suppl., 1886,
P- 39-
Habitat. — Peru, Columbia, and Ecuador.
Male. — ^Hcad and neck bronze, rest of upperside shining
green. Throat emerald-green, extending to the breast,
bordered by a narrow black band. Shoulders and rest of
underside Prussian blue, under tail-coverts and tail steel-blue.
Wing-coverts bronze-green. Wings purple-brown. Bill and
feet black.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i|. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside shining grass-green, bronzy on the
head. Underside gray. Median rectrices green, lateral green
with bluish tips and a very small gray tip, the two uttermost
ones brown at base, then bluish with gray tips.
I have some specimens from Columbia, Ecuador, Amazons,
and Peru, collected by Messrs. Buckley, Whitely, and
Hanxwell.
148. THALUR.4NIA BOLIVIANA, N. Sp.
Bolivian Wood Nymph.
La Thalnranie de Bolivie.
Habitat. — Bolivia.
Male. — Exactly the same in colouration as the preceding
species, except that the emerald of the throat does not extend
so much on the breast, and is not separated from the breast by
a black band. The colour of the breast and abdomen is
purplish in this species.
Total length, \Vm. Wing, 2|. Tail, i|-. Culmen, |.
Female. — Like the preceding species, but darker on the
underside.
My specimens of this new species, were collected in Bolivia
by Buckley.
N
io8 Genera of Huiiiiii/ii<^ Birds.
Genus XLIX. Gmelinius, n.g.
Ornismyia, Lesson, Hist. Nat., Ois. Mou., Tab. lo.
Type : T. hicolor, Gmelin.
Bill straight, graduating to a point, slightlv longer than the
head. Tail slightlv forked. Rectrices graduallv longer from
the medium to the outermost ones, i)ointed. Wings long,
reaching the end of tail. Tarsi clothed. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Dominica (West Indies).
I dedicate this new genus to the memory of Gnielin.
149. Gmelinius, bicolor, Gmel. Syst. Nat., 1788, p. 496.
Ornismyia bicolor, Gmel. Svst. Nat., 1778, p. 496.
Ornismyia wagleri, Less., Hist, des Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 203.
Hylocharis wagleri, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 114.
Caeligena wagleri, Riech., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 3.
Thalurania wagleri, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 109.
Waaler's Wood Nymph, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 109.
La Thaliiranie de Wagler, Muls., His. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii, p. 81.
Habitat. — Dominica (West Indies) not Brazil.
Male. — Entire head and throat deep blue, slightlv metallic.
Upperside dark shining green. Tail steel-blue. Tail-coverts
greenish-blue. Underside metallic grass-green, golden on
sides of breast and flanks. Wings dark purplish-brown.
Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour tipped with black.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2|. Tail, i^. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Uppertail-coverts
bluish-green. Underside dull white spangled, with green on
the sides of breast and flanks. Outer-tail feathers tipped
white, rest of tail-feathers green, broadly marked with blue on
the terminal part.
It is a rare species, and it is only since a short time that we
know with certainty that this species is not Brazilian, as all
former authors have constantly told us, but a native of
Dominica, West Indies. I think Mr. Ober, who has collected
largely in the West Indies, is the naturalist to whom we are
indebted for the exact habitat of this species.
Genera of Humming Birds. log
The differences between this species and all those included
amongst the genus Tlialurania, are such, that I have not
hesitated in proposing a new genus for it.
Genus L. Phaeoptila, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 169.
DOLF.ROMVI.A, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., t. i, p. 207.
Type : P. sordida, Gould.
Bill longer than the head, slightly curved, nostrils exposed,
wings long, nearly reaching the end of tail. Tail short,
slightly forked, medium rectrices shorter, lateral and outer-
most ones, slightly and gradually longer, all of them broad.
Tarsi clothed. Sexes unadorned, nearly alike.
//a bitaL— Mexico.
150. Phaeoptila sordida, Gould, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist.,
1859, p. 97.
Uranomitra sordida, Cab. and Heine., Mus. Hein, i860, t.
iii., p. 41.
Doleromya sordida, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t.
i., p. 207.
Dusky Humming-bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. 5, p. 338.
I.a Doleromye sordide, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 207.
Habitat. — Puebla, Oaxaca, (Mexico).
Male. — Upperside bronzv-green, brownish on forehead.
Underside grav, washed with bronzy-green feathers on sides
of breast and flanks. A tuft of white feathers on each side
of lower part of vent. A white spot behind the eyes.
Tail bronzy-gray. Wings silky-brown. Bill flesh colour,
with black tips. Feet black.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, \.
Female. — Same plumage as that of male, but paler gray
on underside, with just a few bronzy-green feathers on sides
of breast. Lateral rectrices largely tipped with pale gray.
I discovered this species in Oaxaca, South Mexico, and for
a long time, Gould himself thought that it was the female
of another species ; but having dissected a good manv speci-
mens of both sexes, there is no doubt about it now. The
types of this species are now in the British Museum. (Ex
Gould Collection.)
J 10 Genera of Huviniiiig Birds.
Genus LI. lache, Elliot, Syn. Hum. Birds, p. 234.
Circe, Gould, Int. Troch., p. 168.
Type : C. latirostris, Svvainson.
Bill longer than the head slightly curved. White spot
behind the eyes. Wings long, reaching nearly the end of
tail. Tail short, slightly forked, rectrices broad. Tarsi
clothed. Feet small, hind toe short (Gould, I.e.). Sexes
unlike.
//^7/;//^/.— Mexico.
151. I.\CHE LATIROSTRIS, Svv., Phil. Magas, 1827, p. 441.
Ornismya lessoni, Del., Rev. Zool., 1839, p. 15.
Cyanophaia lazula, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1S53, P- ^o-
Aniazilia latirostris, Reich., Aufz der Col., 1853, P- ^^■
Hylocharis lazida, Reich., Troch., Enum., 1855, p. 770.
Circe latirostris, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 338.
Circe, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., page 338.
La Circe, a large bee, Muls., His. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875 t,
ii, p. 47.
Habitat. — Mexico.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green, brownish on top of head.
Throat bright sapphire-blue. Breast, abdomen and flanks
shining green, washed with gray on flanks. Undertail coverts
gray, with bronzy-green in centre of feathers. Tail steel
blue, tipped with gray in young males. Wings pale brown.
Bill flesh colour with black tips.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2g-. Tail, i\. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Underside dark gray.
Tail bronzy-green at base, rest bluish-black, lateral feathers
tipped with gray.
Rather a rare species. I collected some specimens near
Mexico, the capital of the Republic.
■^^152. Iache MAGICA, Muls., and Verr., Ann. Soc. Lin. Lyon.,.
1872, t. 18, p. 1 10.
Circe viagica, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875, t. ii,
-p. 49.
La Circe inagicienne, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. M., 1875, t,
ii, p. 50.
Geneia of Hiim7ning Birds. III.
Mazatlan Hunimino^-bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl.,
1886, p. 96.
Habitat. — Mazatlan , Lower-California.
Male. — Upperside reddish-bronze. Throat and upperpart
of breast metallic bluish-green. Underside bronzy-green, with
a coppery lustre. Undertail-coverts white. Wings pale
brown. Tail brownish-black, lateral feathers slightly tipped
with gray. Bill red, tip black.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, i|. Tail, ig^. Culmen, f.
The Type (from Elliot's collection) is now the property of
the Museum of Natural History, New York.
^153. Iache doubledayi, Bourcier P.Z.S., 1847, P- 4^-
Hylocharis doubledayi, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 114.
Thaiimatias doubledavi, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 78.
Cyanophaia doubledayi, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 10,
Sapphironia circe, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool, 18 14, p. 156-
Circe doubledayi, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 339.
Doubleday's Huniuiing Bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v.,
P- 339-
La Circe de Doiibleday, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
vol. ii., p. 45.
Habitat. — Chihuitan (S. Mexico).
Male. — Top of head metallic bluish-green. Upperside and
abdomen dark bronzy-green with a bluish shade on the
abdomen. Throat brilliant blue. Undertail-coverts dark
brown, edged with gray. Wings pale brown. Tail steel-blue
tipped with gray. Bill red, tip black.
Total length, 3Y\in. Wing, i|. Tail, i^-^. Culmen, \^.
Bourcier's specimen is in Elliot's collection.
^154. Iache nitida, Salv. and Godm. Ibis., 1889, p. 240.
Dark blue Humming-bird.
VOiseau mouche bleu fence.
Habitat. — Guerrero (Mexico).
Male. — Closely allied to /. doubledayi, but the whole throat
112 Genera of Humming Birds.
and breast are of a richer blue, and the head also is shining
blue, not green.
The type of this fine species is in the collection of Mrs. H.
H. Smith.
^155. Iache lawrencei, Ridgw, Mon. N.A. Birds., p. 320.
Inche Laivrencei, Berlepsch, M.S.
Lawrence^ s Humming-bird.
L'Oisean mo u die de Lawrence.
Habitat. — Tehuantepec, (S. Mexico).
Male. — Above metallic bronze-green, including upper tail-
coverts, the hind neck more grass-green, and the forehead
brilliant metallic greenish-blue, passing into shining green on
crown ; entire chin and throat deep metallic blue with a
purplish cast in certain lights ; remaining under parts bronzy-
green or greenish-bronze. Tail forked.
Length of wing, i-go. Tail, 1-50, Culmen, 0-65.
This genus forms the natural passage, from ThaluraNID^
to CHLOROLAMPID.'E.
With the genus Phaeoptila, I have placed both in this
family, because they are very closely allied to my new genus
GmeliniuS.
FAMILY VII. CHLOROLAMPIDy^.
OR Family of Emeralds.
Bill flesh colour with black tips, as in genus CJilorolampis,
gradually passing to black, as in the genera Prasitis and
PanycJilora, about the same length as the head, straight,-
rather wide at base, and terminating to a sharp point. Body
small. Wing long and narrow. Tail varying from very deeply-
forked to even, rectrices rounded in some genera, narrow and
pointed in others. Sexes unlike ; the underside of males are
always brilliantly coloured ; that of the females dull whitish-
grav. Tarsi clothed.
TvPE Chlorolampis, Cabanis, Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii.
P- 47
Genera of Humming Birds. i [3
Genus LIL, Chlorolampis, Cab., Mus. Heine, i860, t. iii.,
p. 47.
Type : Trochilns auriceps, Gould.
Bill about as long as the head, straight, rather wide at base,
and terminating to a sharp point. Wings long. Tail long
and forked, two of the median rectrices very short and even,
the next one, one-third longer, the two outermost ones narrow
and long, the last one twice as long as the median rectrices,
all of them being semi-rounded at the points. Feet small.
Tarsi clothed. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Mexico.
156. Chlorolampis .auriceps, Gould, Jard, Contr., Orn.,
1852, p. 137.
Sporadiniis aiiriccps, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool, 1S54, p.
223.
Chlorostilboii auriceps, Gould, Mon.Troch, vol. v., p. 350.
Long-Tailed Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch, vol. v., p. 350.
Le Chlorolampe a tete d'or, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1875, to ii, p. 80.
Habitat. — Mexico.
Male. — Crown metallic golden. Upperside golden-green.
Throat metallic yellowish-green. Breast and abdomen
metallic golden. Vent white. Wings purplish-brown.
Tail long, deeply forked, bluish-black, all but the outermost
feathers tipped wath large gray spots. Maxilla fiesh colour at
base, rest black. Mandible fiesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 2i'n'\. Wing, if. Tail, i|. Culmen, \.
Female. — ^Upperside bronzy-green. Underside dull gray.
Median rectrices shining green ; lateral green at base, then
black with gray tips, outermost ones green at base, then gray,
then black with grayish tips.
This very rare species was discovered b}' Mr. Floresi d'
Arcais.
1 have only one male specimen. Ex Coll Costa de
Beauregard.
157. Chlorolampis forficata, Ridgw. Pr. U.S., Nat. Mus.
vol. viii., p. 574.
Forked Tail Emerald.
114 Genera of Humming Birds.
Le Chlorolampe a qiiene fourchiie.
Habitat. — Yucatan, Mexico.
Male. — Crown of head golden. Upperside bronze-green.
Underside bright metallic green. Wings purplish-brown.
Tail steel-blue with a broad bluish-gray spot at tips of the
four central rectrices. Vent white. Bill flesh colour with
black tips.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, i|. Tail, \'^. Culmen. \.
Female.- — Upperside shining green with bronzy reflections,
especially on the head. Underside gray with green feathers
on sides of breast and on flanks. Vent white. Wings bluish-
black. Median rectrices green at base, rest steel-blue, lateral
green at base, then steel-blue with grayish tips, outermost
bluish-black, with gray in the middle internally, and a large
white tip.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, if. Tail, if. Culmen, |.
My specimens were collected by Mr. Gaumer in Yucatan.
158. Chlorolampis caniveti, Less. Ois. Mouch, 1829,
pp. 174-177-
Hylocharis caniveti, Gray, Gen., Birds, vol. i. p. 114.
Tkaumatias caniveti, Bon., Consp., Gen., Av., 1S50, vol. i.,
p. 78.
Riccordia caniveti, Reich. Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 8.
Sporadinus caniveti, Bon. Rev. and Mag, Zool., 1854, p. 224.
Chlorestes caniveti, Reich., Troch., Enum, 1855, p. 4.
Chlorola7npis caniveti, Cab. and Hein., Mus. fiein., t, iii.,
p. 47.
Canivet's Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v. p. 351.
Le Chlorola7npe do Canivet, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1875, t. ii., p. 82.
Habitat. — Mexico.
Male. — Crown metallic gold. Upperside bronzy-green.
Underside metallic golden-green, with greenish reflections on
throat and breast. Wings, purplish-brown. Tail, bluish-black.
All the feathers with grayish tips, but more conspicuous on the
three median. Maxilla flesh colour for half its length, rest
black. Mandible flesh colour with black tips.
Total length. 3|in. Wing, i^. Tail, if Culmen, '^^.
Genera of Humming Birds. i 115
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green, greenish on upper tail-
coverts. Underside gray, tinged with bi-onze feathers on sides
of breast and flanks. Middle pair of rcctrices bronze-green,
the next three green at base, then steel-blue with white tips,
the outermost black at base, then gray with a large subter-
minal bluish-black bar, and white tips. Kar-t:overts black. A
narrow line of whitish-gray behind the e\e.
This pretty species is common in Mexico. I have killed
many specimens at Tospam, near Cordoba. It was discovered
by Delattre, and dedicated by Lesson to .Mr. Canivet, a French
naturalist.
159. Chlorolampis OSBERTI, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861,
p. 174
Osbert's Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., \-ol. v., p. 352.
Le Cliloralampe d'Osbert.
Habitat. — Guatemala, Nicaragua.
The only difference between this species and the preceding
one, consists in the colour of the underside, which is metallic
emerald-green on the throat and breast, and the colour of its
rectrices which are steel-blue with a narrow bronze tip on
central feathers, the tail is also shorter.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, if. Tail, 1%. Culmen, f .
I have one specimen from Bourcier, collected by Delattre
in Nicaragua, labelled Clorestes adusta, which is precisely
alike.
160. Chlorolampis salvini. Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein.,
[860, t. Ill, p. 48.
Salvin s Emerald.
Le Chlorolampe de Salvin.
Habitat. — Costa Rica.
Male. — Crown golden. Upperside golden-green. Under-
side metallic emerald-green. Wings purple-brown. Tail
steel-blue with a narrow bronze band at tips of central
feathers. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour for two-
thirds of its length, rest black.
Total length, 3Hn. Wing, 2. Tail, 1=-. Culmen, \.
Female. — Exactly like the female of C. caniveti, excepting
the mandible which is flesh colour at base only, the rest black,
and the tips of rectrices, which are slightly more rounded.
ii6 Genera of Humming Birds.
The specimens which I have of this species were collected
by me at San Jose, Costa Rica, which lays on the Atlantic
slope. I think the great difference in the colouring of the
underside and bill entitles it to be considered as a species.
Genus LIII. Sporadinus, Bon., Rev. and Mag. 2001,1854,
p- 255.
RiCORDiA, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 10.
Sporadicus, Cab. et Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii., p. 25,
ErasMIA, Heine, Journ fur Ornith, 1863, p. gi.
Marsyas, Muls., Cat. Ois. Mou., 1875, p. 13.
T\'PE : S. ricordi, Gervais.
Bill as long as the head, straight. Nostrils naked. Wings
long, reaching near the end of the tail. Tail long, deeply
forked, tips of rectrices semi-rounded. Throat metallic.
Tarsi partly clothed. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — -West Indiae Islands.
161. Sporadinus ricordi, Gerv. Rev. and Mag. Zool, 1835,
pi, 40-42.
Ornismya parzudaki, Less., Rev. Zool, 1838, p. 315.
Orthorhynchus ricordi, Delia, Sagra. Hist. Cuba, 1840,
p. 128.
Hylocharis ricordi, Gray. Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 114.
Ricordia raimondi, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 8.
Chlorestes raimondi, Reich. Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 4.
Sporadicn.s ricordi. Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t.
iii. p. 25.
Sporadinus bracci, Lawr, Ann. N.Y. Acad, Scien, 1877, p.
50-
Ricord's Humming-bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p.
Le Sporadin de Ricord, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
vol. ii., p. 75.
Habitat. — Cuba and Bahamas.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green. Underside metallic,
emerald-green, bronzy on flanks and abdomen. Wings
purplish-brown. Median rectrices bronze, lateral purplish-
Genera of Humming Birds. 117'
black, with bronze on outer webs. Undertail-coverts white.
Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour with black tip. In one
specimen, collected by Mr. Gaumer in Cuba, the mandible
has only the base flesh colour.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2. Tail, if. Culmen, f.
Female. — Upperside bronze-green. Underside grayish
white, washed with green on side of breast and flanks, the
outermost rectrices have bronze tips.
Same size as male.
This species was discovered by Mr. Alexandre Ricord, and
it was dedicated to him by Mr. Gervais. It is rare in the
collections.
162. SpORADINUS ELEGAXS, Vieill, Ois. Dor., 1802, vol. i.,
P- 32-
Ormsmya swainsoni, Less., Ois., Mou., 1829, p. 197.
Trochiliis sioainsoni , Xat. Lib. Hum. Birds, 1S33, vol. ii.,
p. 132.
Hylocliaris elegaus, Gray, Gen. Birds, 1844-49, ^'O^- ^-j P- ^ ^4-
Lampornis elegans, Bon. Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 72.
Ricord ia elegans^ Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 8.
Chlorestes elegans, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 4.
Sporadiciis elegans, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., 1S60, t.
iii., p. 25.
Sto. Domingo Humming-bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v.,
P- 347-
Le Sporadin elegant, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., vol. ii.,
p. 72.
Habitat. — Haiti and San Domingo.
Male. — Upperside bronze-green. Throat bright metallic
green. Centre of breast black. Rest of underside shining
dark green. Wings purplish-brown. Tail dark brown, with a
bronze lustre on tips. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour
with black tip.
Total length, 44in. Wing, 2%. Tail, 2. Culmen. ^.
Female. — Upperside bronze-green, grayish on head. Under-
side brownish-gray. Central tail feathers bronze-green, rest
ii8 Genera of Humming Birds.
gray, with subterminal black bars, some of the feathers glossed
with green.
I have only one male specimen of this very rare species.
Ex Costa de Beauregard's collection.
■^163. Sporadinus maugei, Vieill., Diet. Hist. Nat., 1817,
t. vii., p. 568.
Ornismyia maugei, Less. Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 194.
TJianmatias ourissia, Bp. Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, p. 79.
Trochilus maugei j Sund. Oefv. K. Vet. Akad. For., 1869,
p. 600.
Chorestes gertriidis, Gundl. Journ. fur. Ornith., 1874,
P-3I5-
Marsyas maugei, Muls., Cat. Ois. Mou., 1875, p. 13.
Chlorolampis 7naugeus, Gundl., Ann. Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat.,
1878, t. vii., p. 225.
Mange's Humming Bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v.,
P- 349-
Le Sporadin de Mauge, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
vol. ii., p. 78.
Habitat. — Porto Rico.
Male. — Entire plumage bright green, the feathers showing
a golden tinge when held in the light. Throat dark blue,
o^olden-CTreen in some lights. Tail dark blue. Wines dark
brown.
Female. — Underpart dull vv^hite, the central feathers of the
tail green, the rest grayish-green with a band of blue near the
tip, outer feathers tipped with grayish white.
Length, 3-35. Wing, 2. Tail, 1-25, Bill, 55.
The above descriptions were taken from the fine work.
Birds of the West Indies, by Cory, 1889, p. 154.
It is a very rare species and one of my desiderata.
It w^as discovered at Porto Rico by Mr. Mauge, and
dedicated to him, by Vieillot. The types are in the Paris
Museum.
Mr. Mulsant in his work. Hist. Nat. des Ois. Mouches, has
described a fourth species under the name of S. incertiis; but
it is the same as S. elo?ans.
Genera of Hum mi n^;^ Birds. 119
Genus LIV. Chlorostilbon, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861,
P- 175-
Chlorestes, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 10.
Chlorolampis, Cab. and Hein., Mus., Hein., i860, t. iii., p. 47.
Merion, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875, t. iii. p. 92.
Type. — T. piiclierani, Bourcier.
Bill about the length of the head, straight, rather broad and
flat at base, terminating in a sharp point, flesh colour, with
black tips, or all black. Wings long, reaching nearly the
end of tail. Tail forked. Feet small. Tarsi clothed. Sexes
unlike.
Habitat. — Mexico, to Argentine Republic.
164, Chlorostilbon pucherani, Bourc and Muls., Rev.
Zool., 1848, p. 271.
Trocliilus nitidissii)iHs, Licht, Mus. Berol.
Hylocharis pucherani , Bp., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
P- 255-
Chlorestes pucherani, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, P- 7-
Chlorostilbon igncus, Gould, Int. Troch., p. 176.
Chlorostilbon insularis, Lawr. Ann. Lye, N.Y., t. 7, p. 457.
Hylocliaris flavifrons, Pelz, Orn. Bras., p. 33.
Chlorostilbon bicolor, Reich., Videusk, Medd. For. Kjob.,
1870, p. 113.
Chlorostilbon prasinus., Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 355.
Brazilian Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 355.
Le Chlorostilbon de Pucheran.
Habitat. — South Eastern Brazil.
Male. — Crown golden-green. Upperside dark shining
green. Throat metallic bluish-green. Underside metallic
golden-green. Wings purple-brown. Tail blue-black. Bill
red at base, with black tip.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, \\. Tail, if. Culmen, -^.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Underside gray, tinged
with bronze feathers on sides of breast and flanks. Median
rectrices shining green, lateral bluish-black, with white tips.
Same size as male.
120 Genera of Hiniuning Birds.
This species was dedicated by- Mess. Bourcier and Mulsant
to Doctor Pucheran.
It is abundant in Brazil.
165. Chlorostilbon wiedi, N. Sp.
IVied's E Die raid.
P Enter ande de Wied.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Crown metallic-gold. Upperside golden-green.
Throat metallic emerald-green. Breast, abdomen, flanks, and
undertail-coverts metallic golden-green. Wings purplish-
brown. Tail steel-blue. Maxilla, half of it, flesh colour, rest
black. Mandible flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, i|. Tail, i|. Culmen, -^-^.
Female. — Exactly like the preceding species.
I have several specimens of this new species, collected in
Brazil, by Delattre, with the name of Wiedi on the label,
so I thought very appropriate to keep it, in memory of Prince
Maximilian de Wied.
*i66. Chlorostilbon egregius, Heine, Journ. fur Ornith,
1863, p. 198.
Hylocharis bicolor, Burm., S.Ueb., ii, p. 348.
Hylocharis flavifrons, Pelz., Orn. Bras. p. 33.
Trochilus audeberti, Var, Wied, Beitr. Nat. Gesch. Bras,
t. iv., p. 69.
Taquaras E?nerald.
IJ Emeraude de Taqnara.
Habitat. — Taquara, Brazil.
Intermedius quasi statura rostrique longitudine ac vigore
inter C. phacthontem, et C. piicherani ; hoc vero omnino
similior splendore smaragdineo-virente potius quam flavido-
aurescente, gutture splendidissime secundum quandam solis
lucem in colorem sapphirino-smaragdineum nonnihil vergente.
Long tot., 3 " 7 '", al, i " 9^ '". caud, i " 3 '". Culm., 8 "".
Type in Berlin Museum.
Genera of Humming Birds. I2I
167. Chi.orostilbon splen[31DUS, Vieill., Diet. Hist. Nat.,
1817, t. vii., p. 361.
Or)iisin}'a aureiventris, D'Orb and Laf., Syn. Av. 1838,
t. ii, p. 28.
Trochilus phxton, Bourc. Rev. Zool., 184S, p. 274.
Clorestes phgetoti, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, P- 7-
Hylocharis phseton, Bon. Rev. and Mag., Zool., 1854,
P- 255-
Chlorolanipis phsethon, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 48.
Glittering Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch. vol. v., p. 354.
Le Chlorostilbon splendide, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. AIou.,
. 1875, t. ii., p. 94.
Habitat. — Bolivia and Argentine Republic.
Male. — Upperside golden-green. Throat metallic emerald
green. Breast and abdomen metallic golden-green, greenish
on breast. Undertail-coverts, black at base, then shining
green. Wings purplish-brown. Tail steel-blue. Maxilla
flesh colour for half its length, rest black. Mandible flesh
colour, with black tip. A tuft of white feathers beneath the
vent.
Total length, 3l^in. Wing, 2. Tail, i|. Culmen, \^.
Female. — Upperside bronze-green. Underside gray- Flanks
bronzy. Tail bluish-black, two lateral feathers tipped with
grayish-white.
I have several specimens of this rare species collected by
Mess. Buckley in Bolivia, Flamand at Corrientes, Argentine
Republic, and Laglaize at San Salvador, High Paraguay.
168. Chlorostilbon chrysogaster, Bourc, Rev. Zool.,
1843, p. lOI.
Hylocharis chrysogaster, Bon. Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, vol.
i., p. 74.
Chlorestes chrysogastra, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853,
p. 7.
Chlorolampis haeberlini, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 48.
Chlorostilbon nit ens, Lawr, Ann. N.Y. Lye. Nat. Hist.,
1861, p. 305.
122 Genera of Hinnining Birds.
Ruddy-Breasted Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl.,
1886, p.' 98.
Le Chlorostilbon de la Colombie.
Habitat. — Columbia, Panama.
Male. — Crown metallic golden-green. Upperside dark
golden-green. Underside metallic emerald-green, golden on
flank, abdomen, and undertail-coverts. Wing purplish-blue.
Tail steel-blue, deeply forked. Maxilla black. Mandible
flesh colour, with black tip. A tuft of white feathers on
lower part of vent.
This species was discovered at Sta Marta, Columbia, by
Delattre.
Type of Bourcier in my Collection.
169. Chlorostilbon inespectata, Berlespch Ornith.
Centralbl, 1879, p. 63.
Panychlora inexpectata, Berl. Ornith. Centralbl, 1879,
p. 63.
Unexpected Emerald.
Le Chlorostilbon inattendu.
Habitat. — Bogota, Columbia.
P. haeberlini Cdih. and Hein., subsimilis, mandibulae basi
(eodem modo), carnea, differt rectricibus omnibus obscure
(sed splendide) viridibus (nee chalybeis), canda minus quam
in P. haeberlini furcata, rostro longiore, fronte prasino-viridi.
Long lat, 74-5, Cauda, 27, ala, 47.5, rostro, 17.75.
170. Chlorostilbon speciosus, Boucard, Hum. Bird, 1892,
p. 79.
Precious Emerald.
Le Chlorastilbon precieux.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Upperside dark olive-green. Tail steel-blue. Wings
purplish-brown. Underside, including tail-coverts, shining
olive-^reen. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour with
black tip.
Total length, S^in. Wing, 2. Tail, I5. Culmen, -^.
Female. — Unknown, but probably like the preceding
species.
Type -. Unique in my collection.
Genera of Humming Birds. 123
171. Chlorostilbon angustipennis, Fraz., P.Z.S., 1840,
p. 18.
Hylocharis angustipennis, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 114.
P- 75-
Chrysuronia phseopyga, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
Prasites phdeopyga, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t.
iii., p. 47.
Chrysomirus angustipennis, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1875, t. ii., p. 102.
Columbian Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 353.
Le Chrysomire angustipenne, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1875, t. II, p. 103.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Upperside golden-green. Throat metallic emerald
green, sometimes golden. Undertail-coverts shining grass-
green. Wings purplish-blue. Tail blue-black, deeply
forked. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour, with black tip.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2. Tail, i^. Culmen, ■^.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green, greener on upper tail-
coverts. Underside gray washed, with green on flanks.
Median rectrices green at base, rest blue-black, lateral green
at base, then blue-black tipped gray, external one gray at
base, then crossed by a broad steel-blue band, and tipped
gray. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour at base, the rest
black.
Common in Columbia.
172. Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus, Gould, P. Z.S., i860,
p. 308.
Chlorostilbon comptus, Berlepsch, Ibis, 1887, p. 296.
Golden Green Emerald.
Emeraude vert-dore.
Habitat. — Ecuador and Columbia.
Male. — Crown metallic-golden. Upperside shining bronze-
green. Throat and upper part of breast metallic emerald-
green. Rest of underside golden-green. A tuft of white
feathers on each side of lower part of vent. Tail steel-blue,
deeply forked. Rectrices narrow. Wings purplish-brown.
Bill black.
O
124 Genera of Humming Birds.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, if Tail, if. Culmen, f.
Female. — Upperside bronze-green, duller on head. Under-
tail-coverts shining green. Underside whitish-gray, speckled
with bronze-green on sides of breast and flanks. Median
rectrices green, with bluish tips, lateral green at base, then
steel-blue with white tips. Bill black.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, i|. Tail, if Culmen, |i.
I have not been able to see any difference between the
specimens which I have from Columbia, collected at Antioquia,
Columbia, by Mr. Salmon, and those collected by Buckley at
Ecuador. Therefore I think \\\2XChlorostilbon melanorhynchus,
coniptus, Berlepsch is not a valid species.
173. Chlorostilbon assimilis, Lawr., Ann., N.Y., Lye.
Nat. His., i860, p. 292.
Chlorolampis assimilis, Heine., Journ. fur Ornith., 1863,
p. 202.
Veragua Emerald.
Emeraiide de Veragua.
Habitat. — Veragua and Colon (Panama).
Male. — Upperside shining golden-green. Throat metallic
golden-green with greenish reflections, rest of underside
metallic golden. Undertail-coverts shining green. Tail purple-
blue. Wings purplish-black. Bill black. A tuft of white
feathers under vent.
Total length, 2|in. Wing, if. Tail, i-|. Culmen, ^V.
Female. — Like the preceding species, but much smaller.
This species is closely allied to the preceding, but much
smaller, easily to be distinguished by the golden-reddish
colour of the upperside, and the colour of its tail.
The specimens in my collection were collected by Arce in
\'eragua, and by me at Colon.
I have another male specimen collected by me, at Panama
in December, 1876, which is of the same size, with all the
upperside shining green, and all the underside metallic
emerald-green. I propose the name of Chlorostilbon
paiiamensis for it, if it should prove new.
174. Chlorostilbon atala, Less, Hist. Nat. Troch., 1831,
p. 118.
Hvlocharis atala, Gray, Gen. Birds, 1844-49, vol. i., p. 115
Genera of Humming Birds. 125
Chlorostilbon atala, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 356.
Saiicerottia atala, Bon. Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
P- 77-
Chlorestes atala, Reich., Troch., Enum., 1855, p. 4.
Chlorostilbo7t caribaeus, Lawr., Ann., N.Y., Lye, Nat. Hist.,
vol. X., p. 2.
Atala's Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p, 356.
Le Chrysomire atala, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
t. ii., p. 105.
Habitat. — Trinidad, Venezuela, and Columbia.
Male. — Crown metallic-golden. Upperside golden-green.
Uppertail-coverts shining green. Underside metallic emerald-
green, golden on flanks and abdomen. Wings purplish-brown.
Tail steel-black. Bill black. White tuft of feathers on each
side under the vent.
Total length, 3|^in. Wing, i\^. Tail, i-|. Culmen, -|.
Female. — Upperside golden-green, brownish on head.
Underside grayish-white, washed with a few green feathers
on flanks. Median rectrices bluish-green, lateral bluish-green
at base, then steel-blue with white tips. Bill black.
My Venezuelan specimens were collected, by Doctor Carlos
Rojas, of Caracas.
Genus LV. Smaragdochrysis, Gould.
Smaragdochrysis, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 180.
Type : C. iridescens, Gould.
Bill longer than the head, straight and slender. Wings
small, primaries narrow and rigid. Tail of moderate size
and deeply forked Tarsi clothed. Feet small ; hind toe and
nail nearly as long as the middle one (Gould, loc. cit.)
Habitat. — Brazil.
■^175. Smaragdochrysis iridescens, Gould, Mon. Troch.,
vol. v., p. 159.
Iridescent Humming-bird , Gould, Mon. Troch, vol. v., p.
359-
r Emeraude irise.
126 Genera of Humming Birds.
Habitat. — Novo-Friburgo (Brazil.)
Male. — ? The whole of the body, including the upper
and undertail-coverts, iridescent pale green, and light coppery
red, most brilliant on the throat ; the deeply-forked tail steely
dark brown, each feather tipped with a more bronzy or
purplish hue, which is seen only in certain lights ; upper
mandible and the tip of the lower one black, the remainder
of the latter apparent reddish flesh-colour (Gould, loc. cit.)
Total length, 3jin. Wing, i-^^. Tail, i^. Bill, f.
Female. — Unknown.
It is a very rare species, and one of my desiderata. It has
been discovered by Mr. Reeves, at Novo-Friburgo.
Genus L\\. Ptochoptera, Elliot, Ibis, 1874, p. 261.
Type : T. iolaema, Pelzen.
Bill moderately long, straight, sharply pointed. Wings
extremely short, a little over one-third the entire length of
the bird. Tail long, deeply forked. Feathers narrow, outer
ones curving slightly inwards. Tail-coverts very long, reaching
to the fork of the tail. (Elliot, loc. cit.)
Habitat. — Brazil.
■^^176. Ptochoptera iolaema, Reich, Aufz. der Col., 1853,
p. 8.
Thalurania iolaema, Von Pelz., Ornith. Braz., p. 57.
Natterer's Wood Nymph, Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl., p. 48.
Le Ptochoptere a gorge verte, Muls., Hist. Nat Ois. Mou.,
1875, t. ii., p. 89.
Habitat — Brazil.
Male. — Top of head and nape dull dark green, entire upper
parts grass-green, only slightly metallic. The tail-coverts are
a lighter green than the back, and reach to the fork of the tail.
Throat pale metallic grass-green. Rest of underparts pale
smoky-brown, with some of the flank feathers tipped with
grass-green. Undertail-coverts long, same colour as the
abdomen, with a slight metallic greenish lustre on the centre
of feathers. Tail long, deeply forked, dark purplish-brown.
Feathers very narrow. Wings purplish-brown. Bill and feet
black.
Gene) a of Humming Birds. 127
Total length, 4|in. Wing, if. Tail, 2. Culmen, |.
Female. — Unknown.
Type unique in the Vienna Zoological Museum.
It has been discovered by Mr. Natterer.
Genus LVII. Prasitis, Cab. and Heine, Mus. Hein.,
i860, t. iii., p. 49.
Type : O. prasina, Lesson.
Bill slightly longer than the head, straight and acutely
pointed, all black. Wings narrow and long. Tail short, very
slightly forked or even. Rectrices wide. Feet small. Tarsi
clothed. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Veragua, Panama, Columbia, Venezuela, Guiana,
Trinidad, Ecuador and Peru.
177. Prasitis prasina. Less, Ois. Mou., pp. 35- 188, pi. 65.
Hylocharis prasinus, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 74.
Chlorestes prasina, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 7.
Prasitis prasina, Cab. and Heine., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii.,
p. 49.
Chlorostilbon prasinus, Elliot, Ibis., 1875, p. 163.
Chrysomirus prasinus, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
t. ii., p. 108.
Chlorostilbon subfurcatus, Salv. Berl., Ibis., 1887, p. 297.
Guiana Emerald.
Le Chrysomire Orvert, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
t. ii., p. 109.
Habitat. — Guiana.
Male. — Crown metallic golden-green. Rest of upperside
bronze-green. Uppertail-coverts green. Throat and upper
part of breast . metallic emerald - green, with bluish hue.
Abdomen and flanks metallic golden-green. Wings purplish-
brown. Tail blue-black, nearly even. Bill black.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, if. Tail, i. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside shining green, bronzy on head. Under-
side gray, washed with a few green feathers on sides of
128 Genera of Humming Birds.
breast and flanks. Tail steel-black, nearly even, lateral
rectrices tipped with gray. Bill black.
Several of my specimens of this species were collected by
Mr. H. Whitely, at Roraima, British Guiana.
I have placed Chlorostilbon subfurcatus, Berlepsch, as a
synonym of Prasitis prasi^ius, because I have not been able
to see any difference between the specimens from Cayenne
and those of Roraima.
^lyS. Prasitis STUEBELI, Mey., Z., Gen. Ornith., 1884, p. 206.
Stuebel's Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886, p. 99.
I' Emeraude de Stuebel.
Habitat. — Yungas, Bolivia.
Male. — Upper surface bronzy-green, head coppery ; below
golden-green, the breast bluish. Wings purplish-brown. Tail
black, tinged with violet-purple. Bill black.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, i ^. Tail, i. Culmen, |.
This species belongs to the genus Prasitis^ on account
of the form of its tail, which is slightly emarginated, the
rectrices being rather broad. It resembles more C. atala
than any other species.
This rare species was discovered in Bolivia, by Doctor
Stuebel, and dedicated to him, by Doctor Adolf Meyer, of
Dresden.
The type is at the Museum of Dresden.
179. Prasitis daphne, Bon. Rev. Zool., 1854, p. 255.
Trochilus phaeopygos, Tsch. Faun. Per., p. 247,.
Metallura phaeopygos, Reich., Aufz. der Col., p. 8.
Chlorostilbon 7iapensis, Gould, Intr. Troch., 1861, p. 177.
Chlorostilbon peruatius, Gould, Intr. Troch., 1861, p. 177.
Chlorostilbon brevicaudatus,Go\i\d, Intr. Troch, 1861, p. 178.
Peruvian Emerald.
I'Emeraude du Perou.
Habitat. — Trinidad, Guiana, Peru.
Male. — Upperside golden-green. Uppertail-coverts shining
green. Throat metallic green, with bluish reflections. Breast,
sides of neck, and abdomen metallic golden. A patch of
Genera of Hiiynming Birds. 129
white on lower part of vent on each side. Rectrices steel-
blue, short, of same length. Wings purplish-black. Bill
black.
Total length, 3in. Wing, i|. Tail, |^. Culmen, |-.
Female. — Upperside shining green. Throat and centre of
abdomen gray. Rest of underside shining green. Ear coverts
brownish-green. A spot of gray behind the eyes. Tail steel-
blue, outermost rectrice tipped gray.
It is a rare species. My specimens were collected by Mr.
Hauxwell at Nauta (Perou). I have some others, which I
believe to be from Trinidad.
Genus LVIII. Panychlora, Cab. and Heine, Mus. Hein.,
i860, t. iii., p. 49.
Type : T. aliciae Bourcier.
Bill as long as the head, straight. Feathers of forehead
projecting on culmen. Nostrils hidden. Wings long, reaching
the end of tail. Tail short, slightly forked. Rectrices narrow.
F'eeL small. Tarsi partly clothed. Underside brilliantly coloured
in males. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Venezuela and Columbia.
180. Panychlora alici^, Boure. and Muls., Rev. Zool.,
1848, p. 274.
ChlorostilboH aliciae, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 239.
Smaragditis aliciae, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, P- 7-
Chlorestes alice, Reich., Troch., Enum., 1855, p. 4.
Alice's Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 357.
Le Panychlore d' Alice, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
t. ii., p. 1 16.
Habitat. — Venezuela and Columbia.
Male. — Crown golden. Upperside shining golden-green.
Underside metallic dark golden-green. Tail dark green with
blackish reflections. Rectrices narrow, nearly even. Wings
purplish brown. Bill black.
Total length, 2|in. Wing, i^. Tail, i. Culmen, \.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Underside grayish-
white. Median rectrices green, lateral green at base, then
black, tipped with gray.
130 Genera of Humming Birds.
My specimens of this uncommon species were collected by
my friend, Doctor Carlos Rojas, in Venezuela.
"^181. PanyCHLORA MICANS, Salv., Ann. and Mag., Nat. Hist.,
1891, p. 375.
Brill ant Emerald.
le Panychlore brillant.
Habitat. — ?
Male. — Similar to that of P. aliciae, and about the same
size. The whole plumage is of a rich reddish-golden hue,
brighter and redder on the crown. The tail is very dark, and
of more bronzy tint than in all the allied species ; but the
outer rectrices are distinctly green, and not coppery-bronze as
in P. russata ; moreover, the tail is slightly forked.
Possibly a variety of P. aliciae.
Unique in the British Museum, " Ex Gould Collection."
182. Panychlora, EUCHLORIS, Reich., Aufz der Col., 1853,
pp. 7-23.
Panychlora poortmani major, Berlepsch, Journ fur Ornith.,
1884, p. 313.
Panychlora aurata, Cab. and Heine., Mus. Hein., vol. iii.,
p. 49.
Golden Emerald
V Emeraude dore.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Crown metallic yellowish-green. Upperside bronze-
green. Underside yellowish luminous green. A tuft of
white feathers under vent, on each side. Tail shining bronze-
green. Bill black, longer than in the preceding species.
Wings purplish-brown.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, i|. Tail, i. Culmen, |.
Female. — Exactly like the preceding species, with crown
golden.
Common in Columbia.
183. Panychlora poortmani, Bourcier, Rev. Zool, 1843,
p. 2.
Hylocharis poortmani, Gray, Gen. Birds., vol. i., p. 115.
Chlorestes poortmani, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 7.
Genera of Humming Birds. 131
Smaracrditis esnieralda, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 7.
Panychlora maculicollis, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 49.
Poortman's Emerald. Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 358.
le Panychlore de Poortman, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.j
1875, vol. ii., p. 1 12.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Upperside shining green, metallic on crown.
Underside metallic grass-green. A tuft of white feathers
under vent, on each side. Tail slightly forked, bronzy-green.
Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, i§. Tail, i. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside dull golden-green, with brownish
orange tint on crown. Underside gray. Median rectrices
green, lateral green at base, then black tipped grayish-white.
Very common in Columbia. Dedicated to Mr. Theodore
Poortman, by Bourcier.
^184. Panychlora russata, Salv. and Godm., Ibis, 1881,
P- 597-
Coppery Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1S86, p. loi.
le Panychlore a queue ciiivree.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Very closely allied to P. poortmani, from which it.
differs only by the russet coppery hue of the tail, and wing-
coverts. The tail feathers are wide, and rounded at their
ends, rather longer than in other species of this genus.
It was discovered in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta, by
Mr. F. Simons. The type "Ex. Salv. and Godm. Coll." is in
the British Muse um.
185. Panychlora STENURA, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein.,
i860, t. iii, p. 50.
Chlorostilbon acusticandus, Gould, i860, P.Z.S., p. 308.
Panychlora aliciae, Wyatt, Ibis, 187 1, p. 379.
Venezuelan Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
p. 100.
P
132 Genera of Humming Birds.
^ Le Panychlore a queue etroite, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1875, t. ii., p. I [8.
Habitat — Merida, Venezuela.
Male. — Crown metallic green. Upperside shining golden-
green. Underside metallic emerald-green. Undertail-
Goverts shining green. Tail bronze-green with blackish
reflections. Median rectrices long with round tips, lateral
very narrow, pointed, slightly longer, outermost ones ex-
cessively narrow and longer still. Wings purplish-brown.
Bill black.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 1^. Tail, i^. Culmen, |-.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Uppertail-coverts
shining green. Underside gray. Ear-coverts brownish-
black. A white line behind the eyes. Wings dark brown.
Median rectrices green, lateral green, then bluish-black with
gray tips, outermost ones gray at base, then steel-blue with a
large gray spot at tip. Bill black.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, i|^. Tail, i-i. Culmen, |-.
It is a rare species. All my specimens were collected at
Merida, Venezuela.
FAMILY VIII. AMAZILIIDAE,
OR Family of Large Emeralds and Sapphires.
Bill usually flesh colour with black tips; in some genera
the maxilla and tip of mandible are black, in others it is all
black, about the same length as the head, straight, rather
wide at base, terminating to a sharp point. Body small or of
medium size Wings long and narrow. Rectrices of tail
narrow, of medium length, and more or less rounded, forked
in some genera, in others the outermost rectrices are slightly
shorter than the others, as in the genera Leucippus, Leucoch-
loris, Aithurus, Eupherusa, etc. Sexes unlike. All the
undersides of males are more or less brilliantly coloured
emerald green or sapphirine blue. Tarsi more or less clothed.
In the genera Saucerottia and Amazilia the tarsi are very
clothed.
Type: Amazilia Reich, Av. Syst. Nat., 1849, pi. 39.
Range. — Mexico, Central and South America, to Argen-
tine Republic.
Genera of Humming Birds. 133
This is a large family, containing many distinct genera ;
all of them closely allied to one another.
Genus LIX. Damophila, Reich, Aufz. der Col., 1853,
p. 7.
JULIAMYIA, Bp. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 255.
Type : J. Jnliae, Bourcier.
Bill as long as the head, straight and pointed. Tail
cuneate, feathers narrow, and slightly pointed, outermost
narrower, and much shorter than the others. Wings moderate,
feathers very narrow. Tarsi bare. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Columbia and Ecuador.
186. Damophila Typica, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
P- 255-
Ornismyia Juiiae, Rev. Zool., 1842, p. 373.
Ornismya feliciana, Leis, Rev. Zool., 1844, p. 433.
Hylocharis Juiiae, Gray, Gen. Bird, vol. i., p. 114.
Damophila Julia, Reich, Aufz. der Col. 1853, p. 7.
Juliamya typica, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v, p. 337.
Felicia s Humming Bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886.
P- 95-
Le Damophile de Julie, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
t. ii, p. 57.
Habitat. — Columbia, Ecuador.
Male. — -Forehead and throat, glittering metallic grass-green,
sometimes with golden reflections. Rest of upperside dark
shining green, passing into bronze on the lower part of back.
Tail steel-black. Breast, abdomen, and flanks shining Prussian
blue. Undertail-coverts blue-black. Wings purplish-brown.
Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour, with black tip.
Total length, 3in. Wing, if. Tail i^. Culmen, 3^.
Female. — Upperside bronze-green. Underside gray washed
with green feathers on sides of breast and on flank. Centre
of abdomen and tuft under vent, white. Lateral tail feathers
tipped white.
This beautiful species was dedicated by Bourcier, to Miss
Anne Julie Roncheval, afterwards Mrs. Mulsant.
134 Genera of Humming Birds.
I have put D. feliciana as a synonym of this species, as
there is no difference at all between the specimens from
Ecuador and Columbia. The colour of the crown of the head
exists, exactly the same, in adult male specimens from
Columbia, as in those from Ecuador. I have a good series of
this species from Ecuador and Columbia.
187. Damophila PANAMENSIS, Berl. Journ. for Ornith., 1884,
P- 313-
Juliamyia typica, Lawr. Ann. Lye. N.Y., t. vi, p. 202.
Damophila juliae, Sclat and Salv., P.Z.S., 1864, p. 365.
Panama Humming Bird,
le Damophile de Panama.
Habitat. — Panama.
Male. — Very similar to that of D. juliae, but with the crown
shining green like the back ; not glittering like the throat.
Genus LX. Cyanophaia, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853,
p. 10.
Hylocharis, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 255.
Lepidopyga, Reich., Troch., Enum., 1855, p. 7.
Emilia, Muls. and Verr. Troch., 1865, p. 41.
Type : T. coeruleigularis, Gould.
Bill a little longer than the head, slightly curved. Tail
forked, feathers narrow and pointed. Wings long and narrow.
Tarsi covered. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Veragua, Panama, Columbia.
188. Cyanophaia caeruleigularis, Gould, P.Z.S., 1850,
p. 163.
Trochilus duchaissingi, Bourc. Compt. Rend., xxxii, p. 163.,
1851.
Cyanochloris caeruleigularis, Reich., Aufz. der Col., p. 10.
Lepidopyga coeruleigularis, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855,
p. 7.
Sapphironia dnchaissaingi, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 256.
Thalurania coelina, Bourc, Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1856,
P- 552.
Genera of Humming Birds. 135
Blue-throated Sapphironia, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v.,
p. 346.
Le Lepidopyge a gorge bleue, Muls., Hist. Nat, Ois. Mou.,
1875, t. xi, p. 69.
Habitat. — Veragua and Panama.
Male. — Upperside shining bronze-green, reddish on upper
tail-coverts. Median rectrices bronze-green, lateral bluish-
black. Throat and chest metallic violet-blue. Flanks and
abdomen shining grass-green. A tuft of white feathers on
each side of anal region. Undertail-coverts shining green,
margined with gray. Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh colour with black tips.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside golden-green, darker on forehead.
Central rectrices bronze-green, lateral bluish-black, tipped
white. Underside white, washed with shining green feathers
on sides and middle of breast, and on flanks. Undertail-
coverts white. Same size as male.
I collected several specimens of this fine and rare species
at Colon (Panama).
189. Cyanophaia GOUDOTi, Bourc, Rev. Zool.,1843, p. 100.
Polytmus goudoti, Gray, Gen. Birds, Vol. i, p. 77.
Saucerottia goudoti, Bon. Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 79.
Chalybur a goudoti, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 10.
Hylocharis goudoti, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 255.
Agyrtria goudoti, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 7.
Sapphironia goudoti, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 345.
Lepidopyga goudoti, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 40.
Emilia goudoti, Muls., Hist. Nat., Ois. Mou., 1875, t. ii.;
p. 64.
Sapphironia luminosa, Lawr. Ann., N.Y., Lye. Nat. Hist.,
1862, vol. vii., p. 458.
Green-breasted Sapphironia, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v.,
P- 345-
L'Emilie de Goudot, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
• ii-, P- 65.
136 Genera of Humming Birds.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Upperside shining grass-green. Underside glitter-
ing bluish-green in some specimens; in others, glittering
yellowish-green. Median rectrices bronzy-green, lateral pur-
plish-black. Undertail-coverts shining green, narrowly edged
with grayish-white. A tuft of white feathers on sides of anal
region. Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible
flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, 2. Tail, i|. Culmen, -i-i.
Female. — Upperside bronze-green. Underside grayish-
white washed with green feathers on sides of breast, abdomen
and flanks. Median rectrices bronzy-green, lateral purplish-
black, tipped gray.
Very abundant in Columbia, where it was discovered by
the naturalist Goudot, who explored Columbia during many
years. He died in that country. It is probable that many of
the Columbian species of Humming Birds were sent first to
Europe, by him, and by Boissoneau.
I have put C. luminosa, Lawr as a synonym of C. goudoti ;
because I have many specimens which correspond exactly to
his description of that species, and I consider them all, as C.
goudoti.
Genus LXI. Arinia, Muls., Ann., Soc, Linn., 1877.
Type: A. boucardi, Mulsant.
Bill subcylindrical, until near the point, when it is slightly
swollen, shorter than half the body. Tail slightly forked.
Rectrices narrow and pointed. Wings narrow, reaching for
three fourths, the length of median rectrices. The external
rectrices are slightly shorter than the next ones. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Costa Rica.
190. Arinia boucardi, Muls., Ann. Soc, Linn., Lyon., 1877.
Sapphironia boucardi, Boucard, P.Z.S., 1878, p. 70.
Boucard's Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch.,Suppl., 1886, p. 81.
L' Arene de Boucard, M.\As.,\Ws.^2i\.. Ois. Mou., 1878, t.
iv., p. 194.
Habitat. — Costa Rica.
Genera of Humtning Birds. 137
Male. — Upperside shining bronzy-green. Median rectrices
shining bronze-green, next bronze-green with black tip,
remaining lateral feathers bronze-green at base, rest purplish
black, with a very slight gray margin at tips. Throat and
breast shining green. Abdomen and undertail-coverts white.
Flanks white, washed with green feathers. Wings purple-
brown. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour, with black tip.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2. Tail, i~. Culmen, |.
Female. — Differs only from the male by the underside, which
is grayish-white, washed with green feathers on sides of neck,
breast and flanks, and the lateral feathers of tail, which are
slightly tipped gray. Size same as male.
Types in my collection.
I discovered this new genus, and new species in May 1877,
at Punta Arenas (Costa Rica), during the two days that I had
to wait for the steamer, in which I was pursuing my voyage to
Guatemala. They were searching for food in some flowers of
a species of Magnolia, and I consider that I was very fortunate,
because, although I collected some great rarities in birds
during my stay in Costa Rica, this was the only new species
of Humming Bird which I found, with the exception of
Oreopyra pectoralis, Salv., which at that time we thought to
be the same as O. calolaema, but in fact, I was the discoverer
of that species also.
Genus LXII. Chrysuronia, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850,
vol. i., p. 75.
Chrysurus, Bon. Compt. Rendus. 1850. p. 382.
Chrysurisca, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii. p. 42.
Type : O. Aenone, Lesson.
Bill slightly longer than the head, broad at base, and rather
flat, graduating rapidly to a sharp point. Nostrils exposed.
Wings long, reaching the end of tail. Tail forked in some
species, in others slightly rounded. Rectrices narrow. Feet
large. Tarsi clothed. Sexes unlike.
Habitat .—CQViivaX America to Argentine Republic.
191. Chrysuronia aenone. Less, Ois. Mou, Suppl., p. 157.
Polytmus aenone, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 109.
Chrysurisca aenone, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii.,
p. 42.
138 Genera of Humming Birds.
Oenone Humming Bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 325.
La Chrysuronie Oenone, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
t. ii., p. 7.
Habitat. — Trinidad, Venezuela, Guiana.
Male. — Head and throat deep shining blue. Upperside
shining grass-green, golden on rump. Upper tail-coverts fiery
golden-bronze. Underside metallic yellowish-green. Under-
tail-coverts bronze edged with gray. Tail metallic golden-
bronze. Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible
flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, -|.
Female. — Upperside shining green. Uppertail-coverts
bronze. Median rectrices bronze, lateral bronze at base, then
black, tipped with grayish-white. Underside white, tinged
with green feathers on sides of breast and flanks. Undertail-
coverts greenish-gray. Slightly smaller than male.
192. Chrysuronia longirostris, Berlepsch, Krit. Neb.,
1888, p. 20.
//(T/^/V^?/.— Columbia, Ecuador.
The only difference between this species and the preceding
one is the lenarth of the bill, which is one eighth of an inch
longer. I hardly think it is sufficient to consider it as a species.
I possess two specimens collected by Buckley in Ecuador,
one has the tail greenish-bronze instead of reddish-bronze,
the other has all the underside, excepting the throat, metallic
gold.
^193. Chrysuronia humboldti, Bourc. and Muls., Ann.
Soc. Phys. Lyon, 1852, p. 142.
Chrysurisca humboldti , Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii, p. 42.
Thaumatias viridicaudus, Lawr. Ann. Lye, Nat. Hist. N.Y.,
1866, p. 403.
Humboldt's Humming Bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v.,
P- 327-
La Chrysuronie de Humboldt, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1878, t. iv., p. 187.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Genera of Humming Birds. 139
Male. — Top of head, and throat dark purple-blue. Upper
surface golden-wreen, bronzy on the rump. Wings purplish-
brown. Undersurface shining light bronzy-green with a
white streak in the centre of the abdomen. Tail dark bronzy-
green with a bluish shade on the central feathers. Under-
tail-coverts white. Bill flesh colour or red, (?) tip black.
Feet brown.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2|. Tail, i\. Culmen, |-.
Female. — Upperparts coppery-bronze. Undersurface dull
white spangled with green. Central tail feathers dark green,,
lateral ones bronzy-green, graduating into dark brown, and
tipped with white.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2f. Tail, i^. Culmen, f. (Elliot
loc. cit.)
Typical specimens in Elliot and British Museum Collections.
194. Chrysuronia NEERA, Less and Del., Rev. Zool., 1839,.
p. 18.
Oriiismva josephinae, Bourc. and Muls., Rev. Zool., 1848,.
P 72-
TrocJiilus josephinae, Gray, Gen. Birds, Suppl., vol. iii., 30a.
Chrysurisca josephinae, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein, i860,
t. iii., p. 10.
Agvrtria caeriileiceps, Gould, P.Z.S., i860, p 307.
Josephine' s Hu?n?ning Bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v.,
p. 326.
La Chrysuronie de Josephine, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1875, t. ii., p. II.
Habitat. — Upper Amazons, Ecuador and Peru.
Male. — Crown of the head and chin deep shining blue.
Upperside shining green. Tail and uppertail-coverts golden-
bronze. Underside metallic grass-green. Undertail-coverts
golden-bronze fringed with gray. Wings purplish-brown.
Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour, tip black.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Underside white, washed
with green on sides of neck, breast and flanks. Rest of
plumage like the male, but not so brilliant.
In my opinion the type of Agyrtria caeruleiceps, Gould,
which I have examined, is only C. neera, male junior.
Q
140 Genera of Humming Birds.
195. ChrysuroNIA bucKLEVI, Boucard, Hum. Bird, 1893,
vol. iii., p. 9.
Buckley's Humming Bird.
La Chrysiironie de Buckley.
Habitat. — Bolivia.
Male. — Head dark shininar blue. Upperside golden-green.
Tail and uppertail-coverts shining coppery-red. Underside
metallic emerald-green, golden on abdomen and flanks. Under-
tail-coverts golden fringed with gray. Wings purplish-brown,
Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 3s-in. Wing, 25. Tail, i^. Culmen, I-.
Female. — Unknown.
This species is easily distinguished from the preceding one
in not having any blue on the chin, the colour of its tail, its
smaller size, and bill shorter.
It was discovered in Bolivia, by the late Buckley, in 1876.
Type in Boucard's Museum.
196. ChrysuroNIA ELICIAE, Bourc. and Muls., Ann. Soc. Agr.
Lyon., 1846, t. ix., p. 314.
Polytmus eliciae, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 109.
Chrysurisca eliciae, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii.,
p. 42.'
Elicia^s Golden Tail, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p 328.
La Chrysuronie d'Elicia, Muls., Hist. Nat., Ois. Mou.,
1875, t. ii., p. 13.
Habitat. — Guatemala, Nicaragua, Veragua.
Male. — Upperside golden-green. Uppertail-coverts coppery-
red. Tail golden-bronze with coppery tinge at tips. Throat
shining blue with purplish reflections. Breast bluish-green.
Abdomen and flanks dull golden-green, with buff on centre
of abdomen. Undertail-coverts pale buff with bronze reflec-
tions. Tuft of white feathers on each side of anal region.
Wings purplish-brown. Bill flesh colour with black tips.
Total length, 3^in. Wing, 2. Tail, if. Culmen, f.
Fetnale. — Upperside like that of male. Underside grayish-
buff tinged with green on breast and flanks. Throat gray,
Genera of Hnmmhig Birds. . 141
speckled with shining purplish-blue feathers. Undertail-coverts
fawn. Size as that of male.
I think this species was discovered by Delattre in Guatemala.
It was dedicated to Madame Elicia Alain, by MM. Bourcier
and Mulsant.
197. Chrysuronia chrysura, Less. Ois. Mou. Suppl., 1831,
p. 107.
Polvtmiis chyrsurus, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 100.
Ramphodon chrysuriis, Reich., Aufz. der Col., p. 15.
Golden Tail, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 329.
La Chrysuronie a qneue d'or, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1875, t. ii., p. 5.
Habitat.— BvsizW. (?)
Male. — Upperside, including the tail, shining golden-bronze.
Throat, breast, upper part of abdomen, and flanks, metallic
golden-red. Rest of abdomen reddish-gray. A tuft of white
feathers on each side of anal region. Undertail-coverts golden
with gray edges. Wings purplish-brown. Bill flesh colour,
with black tips.
Total length, 3^in. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, -|.
Female. — ^Upperside golden-bronze. Underside, like that
of male, but less brilliant. Same size as male.
It is a very rare species.
198. Chrysuronia ruficollis, Veill., N. Diet. Hist. Nat.,
vol. vii., p. 362.
Ornisymia ruficollis, ^Oxh.d^wdi Laf., Syn. Av., 1838, p. 30.
Rufous-Throated Golden-Tail.
la Chrysuronie a gorge rousse.
Habitat. — Bolivia, Paraguay.
Male. — Uppersidegolden-green. Tail bronze. Throat-rufous.
Breast, sides of abdomen and flanks shining golden-green.
■Centre of abdomen grayish-buff. Undertail-coverts golden-
rufous with gray edges. Wings purple-brown. Bill flesh
colour with black tips.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 25. Tail, \\. Culmen, |.
Fe?nale. — Upperside golden-green. Tail bronze, with gray
tips on lateral feathers. Rest as male.
142 Genera of Hum?ning Birds.
Young Male. — Chin buff. Abdomen, flanks and undertail-
coverts buff-gray, tinged on flanks with golden-green feathers.
Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour at base, rest black.
A very rare species.
Genus LXIII. Polyerata, Heine, Journ. fur Orn., 1863,
p. 194.
Coeligena and Damophila , Reich., Aufz. der Col., p. 7.
Type : P. amabilis, Gould.
Bill longer than the head, straight, terminating in a sharp
point. Nostrils exposed. Tail very slightly forked. Wings
long, reaching nearly the end of tail. Feet small. Tarsi
clothed. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Costa-Rica, Veragua, Columbia.
199. Polyerata amabilis, Gould, P.Z.S., 1851, p. 115.
Julianiya amabilis, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 53.
Polyerata amabilis, Heine, Journ. fur Ornith, 1863, p. 194.
Polyerata decora, Salv., Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., i89i,p. 394.
Blue breasted Polyerata.
La Polyerate aimable, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
t. ii., p. 53.
Habitat. — Costa Rica, Columbia.
Male. — Forehead shining metallic green. Upperside bronze-
green. Uppertail-coverts and median rectrices reddish-
bronze in some specimens, in others greenish-bronze, lateral
rectrices bronze at base, then bluish-black, outermost ones
nearly black for all their length. Chin shining greenish-bronze,
with black reflections in centre. Throat and upperpart of
breast metallic violet-blue in some specimens, in others
metallic blue with scarcely any purple reflections. Lower
part of breast and flanks greenish-bronze. Abdomen and
undertail-coverts gray. A tuft of white feathers on each side
of vent. Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible
flesh-colour, tip black.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2. Tail, i^. Culmen, |-.
Female. — Upperside bronze-green, reddish on uppertail-
coverts. Median rectrices bronzy-green, with black tips,
lateral, bronze at base, then black with grayish tips. Chin
Genera of Humming Birds. 143
gray, spotted with bronze feathers. A few shining blue spots
on breast. Rest of underside plumage, like the male.
Dimension slightly smaller than the male.
It is a rare species. I have several specimens from Colum-
bia, and Chiriqui (Veragua). Others I killed at San Carlos
(Costa Rica), thinking at the time that I had discovered a
new species. Lately Mr. Salvin have described specimens
from Chiriqui under the name of Polyerata decfira ; but I
am of opinion that they are all one and same species, having
some specimens from Columbia, coloured exactly as those
from Costa Rica and Chiriqui. In my specimens, the central
rectrices have a reddish shade as in the others, the only
difference that I can see is that the throat of my specimens
from Costa Rica and Chiriqui is more bluish than in those
from Columbia and Ecuador.
Genus LXIV. Hylocharis, Boie, Isis, 1831, p. 546.
Sapphironia, Bon., Rev. et Mag. Zool, 1854. P- 256.
Type : T. sapphirinus, Gmelin.
Bill longer than the head, straight, broad, and fiat at base.
Wings long, pointed, nearly reaching the end of tail. Rectrices
narrow, of even size. Tarsi clothed. Males brilliantly coloured
on breast, and sometimes on forehead also. Females plain.
Habitat. — Guiana, Brazil, Peru.
200. Hylocharis sapphirina, Gmel. Syst. Nat., 1788, t. i.,
p. 496.
Trochiliis fulvifrotis, Lath. Ind. Ornit. Suppl., 1790, vol. ii.,
p. 172.
Ornismya sapphirina, Less. Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 172.
Sapphironia sapphirina, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854.
p. 256.
Red-throated Sapphire, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 342.
L'Hylocare a poitrine de saphir, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1875, vol. ii., p. 17.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Upperside dark shining green. Uppertail-coverts
reddish-bronze. Middle rectrices reddish-bronze, lateral chest-
nut, edged with blackish purple. Chin rufous. Throat and
144 Genera of Huynming Birds.
breast dark sapphirine-blue. Bill flesh colour with black tips.
It differs in size according to specimens. Wings purple. A
tuft of white feathers on each side of lower part of vent.
Total length, sfin. Wing, 2^. Tail, \\. Culmen, |.
Female. — Underside grayish-white. Chin rufous. Breast
speckled, with a few bright blue feathers. Rectrices purple-
bronze, lateral tipped with white. Rest of plumage like that
of male.
201. HvLOCHARiS GUIANENSIS, Boucard, H. Bird, vol. i., p. 52.
Guiana Sapphire.
I ' Hylocliare de Guyane.
Habitat. — Guiana.
Differing from the preceding species by the darker colour
of upperside, and the median rectrices which are coppery-
green, instead of reddish-bronze.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2. Tail, i^. Culmen, ^.
This species was discovered by Henry Whitely, in British
Guiana. Types in my Collection.
202. HyloCHARIS BRAZILIENSIS, Boucard, Hum. Bird, 1893,
vol. iii., p. 7.
Brazilian Sapphire.
I' Hylochare dii Bresil.
Habitat. — Rio, Brazil.
Male. — Upperside shining green, golden on back. Median
rectrices bronze with purplish reflections, lateral chestnut,
edged with purplish-black. Chin rufous. Throat and breast
metallic greenish-blue. Flanks and abdomen golden-green.
Wings purple. Bill flesh colour with black tips.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, 2. Tail, i^. Culmen, ^.
I have only one fine adult male specimen of this new
species, which differs considerably from the two preceding
ones by the colour of throat and breast, and the golden
colour of general plumage.
Type in Boucard's Museum.
203. Hylocharis CYANEA, Vieill., Nouv. Diet. Hist. Nat.,
t. xxiii., p. 426.
Ornismya bicolor, Less., Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 161.
Genera of Huynming Birds. 145
Thaumatias cyaneus, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 78.
White-throated Sapphire, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. 5, p. 344.
I' Hylochare a front bleu, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
t. ii., p. 20.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Head, throat and breast shining dark blue. Upper-
side bronzy-green passing into reddish-bronze on rump. Upper-
tail-coverts dark reddish-bronze. Underside green with gray-
tinge. A tuft of white feathers on each side of the anal
region. Undertail-coverts bluish-black with grayish or bronzy
edges. Tail blue-black. Wings purple. Bill fiesh colour
with black tips.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, f.
Female. — Upperside like that of male, dark green on fore-
head. Underside grayish-white tinged with green on sides
of throat and breast. Lateral rectrices tipped grayish-white.
Young males have the chin and breast shining pale blue.
204. Hylocharis viridiventris, Berlepsch, Ibis, 1880, p. 1 13.
Green-vented Sapphire.
I' Hylochare a ventre vert.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Trinidad, British Guiana and Orinoco.
This is a northern form of H. cyanea, from which it
differs in its somewhat more splendid and vivid colouration.
In particular, I find the belly to be never mixed with gray, as
in Brazilian specimens, but of a dark and splendid green
colour.
205. Hylocharis bartletti, Gould, P.Z.S., 1866, p. 194.
Agyrtria Bartletti, Elliot, Class and Syn. Troch., 1879,
p. 205.
Bartlett's Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl., 1886,
p. 74.
Le Thumatias de Bartlett, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 255.
V Hylocare de Bartlett.
Habitat. — Peru.
146 Genera of Humming Birds.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green. Throat and breast shining
purplish-blue. Abdomen and flanks dark green, washed with
gray. Centre of abdomen, sides of flanks, and tuft on each
side of lower part of vent pure white. Undertail-coverts pale
gray, with green in centre. Median rectrices bronze, with
bluish-black tips, lateral bluish-black. Wings purple-brown.
Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i|-. Culmen, |.
This rare species was discovered by Bartlett in Peru, and
it was dedicated to him, by John Gould.
My specimens were collected in Peru, by Garlepp in 1887.
It is very closely allied to H. lactea, from which it differs
only by the lighter bronze colour of its general plumage, and
the bill, which is longer.
206. Hylocharis lactea. Less., Ind. Gen. Syn. Ois., 183 1,
p. 38.
Cyanochlaris lactea, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 10.
Sapphironia lactea, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 256.
Blue breasted Sapphire, Gould, Mon.Troch. vol. v., p. 343.
I'Hylochare a ventre blanc, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1875, t. ii., p. 23.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Upperside shining grass-green, bronzv on crown,
and uppertail-coverts. Throat and breast metallic sapphirine-
blue. Middle of the abdomen white, and tuft on each side of
vent, pure white. Flanks shining green. Undertail-coverts
white with dark disks. Median rectrices blackish with bronze
margin, lateral bluish-black with olive marg-in. Maxilla black,
mandible flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, f .
Female. — Same colouring as the male, with throat and
breast of a paler blue. Lateral rectrices tipped with gray.
It is a rare species, and only represented by one male
specimen in the collection of the British Museum. I possess
several fine specimens from Brazil.
Genus LXV. Agyrtria, Reich., Troch., Enum., 1855, p. 7.
Thaumantias, Bon., Rev. and Mag., Zool., 1854, p. 255.
Genera of Humming Birds. 147
Thaumatias, Gould, Mon. Troch., Intr., 1861, p. 151.
Type : Ao-vrtria leucoofastra Reichenback.
Bill longer than the head, straight, broad at base, and
acutely pointed. Feathers of the forehead not extending
upon the culmen. Nostrils exposed. Wings long and narrow.
Median rectrices slightly shorter than the next two, these also
shorter than the two outermost ones, no subterminal baron
the lateral rectrices of the large species, which are generally
bronze at base, with the remainder black. A subterminal
bar on lateral rectrices of the small species. Tarsi clothed.
Sexes alike.
Habitat. — Guiana, Venezuela, Trinidad and Brazil.
207. Agyrtria leucogaster, Gmel. Syst. Nat., 1788, vol. i.,
P- 495-
Ornysmia albirostris, Less. Ois, Mou., 1829, p. 212
Thaumantias leucogaster, Bon., Rev. and Mag., Zool., 1854,
P- 255-
Agyrtria, leucogastra, Reich, Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 10.
White-throated Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p.
294.
La Leucolie leucogastre, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 232.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Head and sides of neck metallic green. Upperside
shinino- ofrass-o-reen. Median rectrices bronze-green, lateral
steel-black with tips slightly margined with gray. Throat,
centre of the abdomen, and undertail-coverts pure white.
Breast and sides of fianks shining bronze-green. Wings
purple-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour with
black tip.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, |.
208. Agyrtria, viridicauda, Berlepsch, Ibis, 1883, p. 493.
Leucippus viridicauda, Berlepsch, Ibis, 1883, p. 493.
Berlepsch's White-throat, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., r886,
P- 73-
La Leucolie de Berlepsch.
Habitat. — Huiro, Peru.
148 Ge7iera of Humming Birds.
Differs only from L. leucogaster, by reason of its uniform
tail feathers, these never being margined with white, as well
as by its shorter bill.
This species was discovered in Peru, by Mr. H. Whitely.
■^^209. Agyrtria alleni, Elliott, Auk., 1888, p. 263.
Allen's Emerald,
le Thniimatias d' Allen.
Habitat. — Yungas, Bolivia.
Top of head and occiput dark greenish-blue, not metallic ;
nape, back, and shoulders, shining grass-green ; rump and
uppertail-coverts glittering bronze. Tail shining bronze, with
the tips of feathers pale gray, widest on the outermost rectrices,
and diminishing to the central ones, which have a mere indica-
tion of gray at the tip. Wings purplish-brown. Sides of neck
shining bluish-green. Throat and centre of breast white,
speckled with shining green ; sides of breast and flanks
metallic grass-green. Abdomen whitish. Undertail-coverts
pale brown, edged with white. Maxilla black. Mandible
flesh colour, tip black. Feet black.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, i|. Tail, i-^-^. Bill, |.
" Elliot's loc.cit."
Type unique in the New York American Museum of
Natural History.
It was brought from Bolivia, by Doctor H. Rusby.
210. Agyrtria COMPSA, Hein., Journ. fur Ornith., 1863, p. 185.
Agyrtria mellisiiga, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii.,
P- 34-
Thaumatias compsa, Elliot, Ibis, 1878, p. 45.
Heine's Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl., 1886, p. 75.
Le Thaumatias de Heine.
Habitat. — Guiana, Brazil.
Male. — Forehead, sides of neck and breast metallic
golden-green. Upperside golden-green. Median rectrices
dark bronze, lateral purple-blue. Throat, centre of breast,
abdomen, and undertail-coverts white. Flanks golden-green.
Wings purple-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh-colour
with black tip.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, 2. Tail, i|. Culmen, |.
Genera of Humming Birds. 149
■^211. Agyrtria nitidifrons, Gould, P.Z.S., i860, p. 308.
Thanmatias nitidifrons, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., page 238.
Brilliant fronted Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v.,
p. 297.
le Thaumatias a front brillant, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 239.
Habitat. — Venezuela (?)
Adult. — Crown of the head, face, chest, and neck glittering
green ; abdomen and flanks golden-green ; back, shoulders,
and rump bronzy-green ; tail pale bronzy green, with a zone
of purplish-brown crossing the four lateral feathers on each
side, near their tips ; undertail-coverts gray with a patch of
bronzy-green in the centre of each ; tarsi grayish-brown ;
upper mandible black ; under mandible yellow, black at tip.
Total length, 3|^in. Wing, i^. Culmen, f . " Gould loc cit."
Gould's type, presented to him by Mr. Lawrence of New
York, is still unique, and is now in the collection of the
British Museum.
212. Agyrtria tephrocephala, Vieill., Nouv. Diet. Hist.
Nat., t. xxiii., p. 430.
Ornysfnia tephrocephala, Less. Ois. Mou., 1892, p. 182.
Ornysmia albiventris, Less. Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 209.
Polyttnus thaumatias. Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Thaumatias albiventris, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 70.
Coeligena tephrocephala, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 7.
White bellied Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 301.
Le Thaumatias a ventre blanc, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 245.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Upperside dark bronzy-green, deeper in the middle
of back. Median rectrices bronze-green, lateral bronze at
base, passing into black with gray tips. Throat and breast
grass-green. Abdomen and undertail-coverts white. Flanks
150 Genera of Humming Birds.
white, washed with green. Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla
black. Mandible flesh-colour, tip black.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, |.
Female. — Slightly smaller, and less brilliant than the male.
213. Agyrtria tobaci, Gmel. Syst. Av., 1788, p. 498.
Trochilus tobagensis, Lath., Ind. Ornith., 1790, vol. i., p. 316.
Trochilus maculatiis, Vieill., Ois. Dor., 1802, t. i., p. 87.
Ornysmia viridissima, Less., Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 207.
Sauccrottia viridipectus, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 7^
Agyrtria maculata, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii.,
P- 33-
Thaumatias linnaei, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 302.
Linnaeus Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., 302.
Le Thaumatias de Linne, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 248.
Hab ita t .—T ohsigo , Trinidad, Venezuela, Guiana.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green. Median rectrices bronze-
green, lateral bronze at base passing into black, with pale
bronze tips. Throat and breast metallic emerald-green.
Centre of abdomen white. Flanks bronze-sfreen. Under-
tail coverts pale greenish-bronze, margined white. Wings
purplish-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour, with
black tip.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2. Tail, i^. Culmen, |.
Female. — Same colouring as male, but not so bright.
Lateral feathers of tail largely tipped, with pale green-bronze.
Slightly smaller than the male.
My specimens from Trinidad and Venezuela, have scarcely
any black on the lateral feathers of tail, and the bill is flesh
colour, with black tips.
214 Agyrtria apicalis, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 154.
Agyrtria terpyia, Heine, Journ., fur Ornith., 1863, p. 184.
Black-tipped £?nerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., i
P- 77-
Habitat. — Columbia.
Genera of Hiunmin^ Birds. 151
Male. — This species is very much like the preceding one.
The only difference which I can perceive is its larger size, and
the centre of breast which is white.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, i.
^215. Agyrtrla MACULICAUDA, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861,
P- 154-
Guiana Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886, p. 77.
LeThaumatias a queue tachee, Muls., Hist., Nat. Ois., Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 251.
Habitat. — Guiana.
Male. — This is a very small species with a long thin
bill, its breast is green as in the others. Centre of the abdomen
white ; undertail-coverts white except in the centre, where
they are dark brown ; two central tail feathers bronzy-green,
except at the extreme tip, which is greenish-black, the next
one on each side, bronze for half its length, then black, the
three outer ones, on each side, bronzy-green at base, then
broadly zoned with black, next to which, they are green, and
lastly white.
Total length, 3iin. Bill.f Wing, 2. Tail. i^. " Gould, loc.cit."
216. Agyrtria nigricauda, Elliot, Ibis, 1878, p. 47.
Black-tailed Ejnerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886^
p. 80.
Le Thaiuiiatias a queue noire.
Habitat. — Trinidad, Guiana, Brazil.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green, darkest on the head, and
shading into purple on the uppertail-coverts. Tail steel-black
excepting the median rectrices which are purplish-bronze at
base, the two outermost feathers are greenish-gray at tips.
Throat and breast shining metallic grass-green. Flanks dark
green. Middle of abdomen, vent, and undertail-coverts white.
Wings purple. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour, with
black tip.
Total length, 3^in. Wing, 2^. Tail, i^. Culmen, |.
I have some specimens of this species from Brazil and
Trinidad, in which the median rectrices, and the one next to
them are purplish-bronze with blackish tips.
11^2 Genera of Humming Birds.
217. Agyrtria niticauda, Elliot, Ibis, 1878, p. 48.
Bright-tailed Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., li
p. 80.
Thaumatias niticanda, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1878,
t. iv., p. 177.
le Thaumatias a quene brillante. .
Habitat. — Guiana.
Male. — Upperside bronze-green, with a slight coppery
tinge on the head. Chin white. Throat, breast, and sides of
neck bright metallic green. Flanks and abdomen bronze-
green. Middle of abdomen, vent, and undertail-coverts white.
Median rectrices bronze-green, lateral purplish-black, edges
and tips of outermost bronze green. Wings purplish-brown.
Bill flesh colour with dark tips.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, 2^. Tail, \\. Bill, f.
Type in the Museum of New York " Ex. Elliot's Coll."
By the description and my specimens, which agrees with it,
and were collected by Whitely in Guiana, I should not be
surprised if this species, and A. maculicauda , Gould, turn out
to be only the well known species A. tobaci.
218. Agyrtria fluviatilis, Gould, Int. Troch, 186 1, p. 154.
Riveriyie Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886, p. 76.
Le Thaujnatias fliiviatile, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i.,p. 254.
Habitat.— ?&\2.s (Peru.)
Male. — Upperside shining golden-green. Median rectrices
bronze-green largely tipped with bluish-black, lateral bronze
at base of external web, then bluish-black, the two outer-
most ones bluish-black, with a very slight gray margin at
tips. Throat and breast luminous grass-green. Abdomen
and flanks shining greenish-bronze. Vent white. Under-
tail-coverts pale green, edged with gray. Wings purple.
Bill flesh colour with black tips.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside shining grass-green, bronzy on fore-
head and uppertail-coverts. Median rectrices, bronze-green,
lateral bronze-green on external webs, then bluish-black,
margined white at tips, outermost one bluish-black with
Genera of Humming Birds. 153
margin of tip white, underneath bluish-black with grayish
tip. Throat and breast luminous green, lighter than in the
male. Flanks and abdomen bronzy-green. Centre of breast
abdomen, and vent white. Undertail-coverts greenish-
brown edged white. Maxilla brownish-black. Mandible
flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i|-. Culmen, |.
I think the discoverer of this species is Mr. Hauxwell, as
my specimens, of both sexes, of this species, were collected
by him at Pebas in 1866, and it is very probable that the
tvpical specimen of Gould came also from him.
It is a rare species in the Collections.
■^219. Agvrtria (?) LUCIAE, Lawr., Proceed., Acad., Nat., Sci.,
Philad., 1867, p. 233.
Lucv's Eynerald, Gould, Men. Troch., Suppl., 1886. p. 78.
Le Thaumatias de Lucie, Musi., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 241.
Habitat. — Honduras.
Upper plumage dull bronzy dark green, crown duller;
uppertail-coverts a lighter bronzy-green somewhat golden ;
tail feathers dull bronzy-green, all except the two central ones
broadley marked near their ends with dark purplish-bronze,
the tips being ashy-gray ; the throat and breast are glittering
bluish-green ; middle of the abdomen white ; wings brownish-
purple. Upper mandible black, the under one yellow with
the end blackish ; feet black.
Length, 3|in. Wing, 2|. Tail, if. Bill, -ff . "Lawr., loc.cit."
This species was dedicated to Miss Lucie Brewster, daughter
of Mr. Thomas Brewster, of Boston.
^220. Agvrtria NORRisii, Bourc, P.Z.S., 1847, p. 47.
Polytmus norrisii, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Amazilia norrisii, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, P- lO-
Pyrrophaena ?iorrisii. Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860
t. iii., p. 36.
Hemistilbon norrisii, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 150.
Leucodora norrisii, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i,
p. 309.
154 Genera of Humming Birds.
Thaumatias norrisii, Elliott, Ibis., 1878, p. 44.
Thaumatia^ lerdi, De Oca, la Naturaleza, 1874, t. iii, p. 24.
Norris's Emerald.
Le Leucodore de Norris, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. I, p. 310.
Habitat. — Mexico.
Male. — -Upper parts golden-green. Throat and sides of neck
metallic golden-green. Breast white. Abdomen and flanks
pale rufous. Uppertail-coverts light grayish-green. Under-
tail-coverts grayish-white. Wings pale green. Tail shining
grayish-green. Feet flesh colour. Bill flesh colour, black at
the point.
Wing, 55 mill. Tail, 35. Bill, 18.
" Bourcier, P.Z.S., 1847, p. 47."
221. Agvrtria brevirostris, Less., Ois. Mou., 1829, p.p.
35-211-
Basil inn a brevirostris, Less., Ind. Gen., and Syn., Gen.
Troch., 1 83 1, p. 26.
Polyt)iins brevirostris, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Thaumatias brevirostris, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850,
vol. i., p. 78.
Agvrtria brevirostris, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, P- 10.
Short-billed Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 298.
Le Thaumatias brevirostre, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 242.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Upperside shining bronzy-green. Median rectrices
shining olive-green, lateral olive-green, with a subterminal
black bar near the tips, which are grayish-bronze. Sides of
neck and breast metallic-green. Throat, centre of breast,
and abdomen white. Flanks bronze-green. Undertail-coverts
gray, margined with white. Wing purple-brown. Maxilla
black. Mandible flesh colour, with black tip.
Total length, 2|^in. Wing, 2. Tail, i|^. Culmen, f.
Female. — Like the male, less brightly coloured on sides of
neck and breast. Lateral rectrices slightly tipped with gray.
Abundant in Brazil.
Genera of Humming Birds. 155
222. Agyrtria versicolor, Nordm., Erm., Reise, 1835, pi. i.
Hylocharis versicolor, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i,p. 108.
Agyrtria versicolor, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, P- ^o-
Thaumatias versicolor, Bon., Rev. and Mag. 2ool., 1854,
P- 255-
Thaumatias affinis, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 299.
Agyrtria affinis, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii.,
P- JO-
Allied Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. 5, p. 299.
Le Thaumatias tout vert.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male — Upperside bronzy-green. Median rectrices bronze,
lateral pale olive-bronze with the subterminal bar pale brown.
Throat, sides of neck, and breast glittering metallic green,
showinor the white base of feathers. Flanks and abdomen
shining bronzy-green. Undertail-coverts olive-bronze, mar-
gined with white. Wings purplish-black. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh colour, witH black tip.
Total length, 34in. Wing, 2. Tail, if. Culmen, W-
Female. — Coloured like the male, but less bright on sides of
neck, with the centre of throat, breast and abdomen, white.
Lateral rectrices margined with gray.
223. Agyrtria Candida, Bourc. and Muls., Ann. Soc. Agri.,
I.yon, 1846. t. ix., p. 326.
Ornysmya senex, Less., Rev. Zool., 1838, p. 315.
Polytmus candidus, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i, p. 108.
Thaumatias candidus, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 78.
Agyrtria margaritaceus, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 7.
Leucolia Candida, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i.,
P- 233-
White breasted Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v.
p. 292.
le Candide,
Habitat. — Mexico to Nicaragua.
Male. — Upperside bronze, greenish on back. Tail bronze,
with a reddish tinge at tips, lateral with a brownish-black
R
156 Genera of Humming Birds.
subterminal bar and pale bronze tips. Throat, breast, abdomen
and undertail-coverts white. Sides ot breast and flanks pale
bronzy-green. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour with
black tip. Wings purplish.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, 2. Tail, \\. Culmen, ^.
Female. — Exactly like the male excepting the tail beneath,
which is grayish-bronze with a subterminal blackish bar on
lateral feathers and very pale bronzy-gray tips.
I have collected this species in Mexico, where it was
abundant. 1 think the typical specimen was collected by
Delattre.
Genus LXVI. Uranomitra, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853,
j). 10.
Cvanomyia , Bon., Rev. and Mag., Zool., 1854, p. 254.
Leucolia, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i., p. 211.
T\PE : T. franciae, Bourcier.
Bill longer than the head, straight or slightly curved ; broad
and flat at base. Nostrils exposed. Wings long. Tail slightly
forked, median rectrices slightly shorter than the next, which
are also slightly shorter than the other two ; these are of the
same length. All the lateral rectrices have a subterminal bar
more or less apparent. Tarsi partly clothed. Forehead bril-
liantly coloured in both sexes, which are coloured alike.
Habitat. — Mexico, Central America, Columbia, Ecuador,
Peru.
224. Uranomitra franciae, Bourc. and Muls., Ann. Soc.
Agr., Lyon, 1846, t. ix., p. 324.
Polvtmus franciae, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 109.
Agyrtria franciae, Reich., Troch. E2num., 1855, p. 7.
Cvanomyia franciae, Bon., Rev. and Mag., Zool., 1S54, p.
254-
Leucolia franciae. Muls., His. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i.,
p. 217.
Francias Azure Crown, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 287.
La Leucoiie de Francia, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 218.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Genera of Humming Birds. 157
Male. — Head metallic blue. Neck brilliant green. Rest
of upper parts bronzy-green, changing to coppery-red on
rump and upper-tail coverts. Median rectriceS bronze, lateral
of same colour, with a blackish spot appearing 'as 4 'sub-
terminal bar near the tips. These spots on the lateral
feathers, and the length of rectrices, are the principal differ-
ences which distinguish this genus frorh Cyanomyia. Under-
side pure white, excepting sides of neck and breast, which
are metallic green. Sides of flanks washed with green.
Wings purple-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour,
with black tip.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i|. Culmen, |.
Female. — Head bluish. Upperside bronze-green, golden
on lower part of back, and coppery-red on uppertail-coverts.
Tail bronze, with the subterminal blackish bar more apparent
than in the male, and the tips of lateral rectrices slightly
margined with gray. Underside pure white, sides of neck
metallic-green, flanks golden. Wings purple-brown. Bill
black except base of mandible which is flesh colour. Same
size as male.
It is a common species.
225. Uranomitra CVANICOLI.IS, Gould, P.Z.S., 1853, p. 61.
Cvanoruyia cvanicollis Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
P- ^54-
Leiicolia cvanicollis, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 212.
Bhie Necked Azure Croivn, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol., v,
p. 288.
Lm Leucolie a con bleu, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 212.
Habitat. — Peru.
Male. — Crown of the head, nape, and sides of neck metallic
blue with greenish reflections. Upperside bronzy-green pass-
ing to golden on rump, and uppertail-coverts. Tail bronzy-
green, all the laterals crossed near the tip with an obscure
brown band. Underside pure white, flanks white washed
sparingly with pale golden feathers. Wings purple-brown.
Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour, with black tip.
Total length, 3^in. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, |.
158 Genera of Humming Birds.
F'emale unknowns but probably like the male, less metallic
on head and sides of neck.
This very rare species was discovered in Peru, by the well-
known traveller Warszewicz.
■^226 Uranomitra pelzeni, Tacz., P.Z.S., 1879, p. 239.
Lcucolia pelzeni, Tacz. P.Z.S., 1879, p. 239.
La Leu CO lie de Pelzen.
Habitat. — Peru.
Female. — Rostrum subarquatum, dimidia parte corporis
sublongius; pileo viridi-nitido; corpore supra viridi-subcupreo;
Cauda subtruncata, vix emarginata ; rectricibus viridi-aeneis,
externis in apice cinereis et macula longitudinali fusca notatis ;
corpore subtus albo sericeo ; lateribus colli et capitis maculis
splendidis viridi-caeruleis ornatis ; lateribus epigastri viridi
maculatis ; ventris lateribus viridibus ; subcandalibus albis.
Head shining green. Rest of upperside bronzy-green.
Tail nearly truncate, median rectrices shortest shining green,
slightly bronzy, lateral and outermost green, less brilliant with
a subterminal black bar and gray tips. Wings purplish-brown.
Underside pure white. Sides of neck, breast, and flanks
spotted with shining bluish pale green. Undertail-coverts
pure white. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh-colour, with
black tip. Feet black.
Length of wing, 53 mill. Tail, 33. Culmen, 22.
This species, unique in Warsaw Museum, was discovered
in May 1878, at Guajungo, Upper Maranon, by Mr.
Stolzmann.
I believe it to be the female of U . cvanicollis.
^227. Uranomitra neglecta, Elliott, Ibis, 1877, p. 140.
Ornismyia bicolor, d'Orb and Lafr., Syn. Av., 1838, t. ii.,
p. 30.
Bar-tailed Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886, p.
75-
Le Thauniatias neglige, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1878,1.
iv., p. 175.
Habitat.— ^o\W\2l.
Male. — Top of head, nape, and mantle green ; throat and
upperpart of breast brilliant metallic blue, the white base of the
Genera of Humming Birds. 159
feathers showing amid the blue ; back, rump, and uppertail-
coverts light greenish-bronze. Wings p'urplish. Undertail-
coverts pale brown, margined with white. Tail pale greenish-
bronze, with a subterminal black bar on lateral feathers.
Maxilla black, mandible flesh colour. Feet black. " Elliot
Synopsis, Troch., p. 205."
Total length, 3iin. Wing, 2. Tail, \\. Bill, f.
Female. — -Upperparts, sides of throat, and flanks shining
green. Centre of throat and underparts whitish, spotted
with light metallic green. Tail like the male, tips of lateral
feathers whitish. Undertail-coverts white. Wings purple.
Bill like the male Feet black.
Totallength, 3fin. Wing, 2. Tail, i^ Bill, i " Elliot, loc. c."
228. Ur.\nomitr.\ viRtDiCEPS, Gould, P.Z.S., i860, p. 307.
Green-headed Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v, p. 295.
La Leucolie a calotte verte, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 229.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Head and sides of neck metallic "green. Upper-
side shining bronzy-green, passing to reddish-golden on rump
and uppertail-coverts. Median rectrlces bronze, lateral pale
bronze with a subterminal bar of brown near the tips, which
are grayish-bronze. Throat, centre of breast, abdomen, and
undertail-coverts white. Sides of breast and flanks, white
washed with green. Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh colour, with black tip.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2|. Tail, if. Culmen, |.
Female. — Head shining green. Upperside dull bronzy-
green. Tail greenish-bronze with subterminal blackish bar
on lateral feathers. Underside white. Sides of breast and
flanks sparingly washed with green. Wings purplish-brown.
Same size as male.
I have a male with the head and sides of neck metallic
bluish-green. My specimens were collected in Ecuador, by
Buckley. It is a rare species.
^229. UR.A.NOMITRA T.\CZANOWSKii, Sclater, P.Z.S., 1879,
p. 146.
Leucolia taczanowskii, Deslongch, Cat. Descr. Troch., vol. i.,
P- 301-
l6o Genera of Humming Birds.
Taczanowski's Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., il
p. 79.
La Leucolie de Taczanowski.
Habitat. — Guayungo, Peru.
Supra nietallice viridis, in capite cupreo lavatus, plumis subtus
cinereis ; alls fuscis, tectricibus dorso concoloribus ; cauda
aequali, supra dorso concolori, versus apicem cupreo-tincta,
subtus fusca, versus apicem cupreo-virescente ; corpore subtus
albo, lateraliter et in crisso praecipue pallido cinereo perfuso ;
gutture toto punctis minutis, cordiformibus, nitenti-viridibus
obtecto; rostro forti, paulum incurvo.
Total, length, 4in. Alae, 2|-. Candae, if. Rostri, f.
Obs. Sp. Th. viridicipiti, Gould, ut videtur, affinis rostro
fortiusculo, canda aequali, et maculis gutturis minutis insignis.
" Selat, loc. cit."
This species was discovered at Guajungo, Peru, by Mess.
Stolzmann and Jelski.
230. Uranomitra COLUMBIANA, Boucard, Hum. Bird, 1892,
p. 82.
Columbian Emerald.
La Leucolie de Colombie.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — 'Head and sides of neck metallic green. Upperside
golden-green. Median rectrices bronze. Lateral purplish-
bronze, with a wide subterminal brownish-black bar. Throat,
centre of addomen, anal region, and undertail-coverts white.
Flanks golden-green. Wings purple-brown. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 3g-in. Wing, 25. Tail, is- Culmen, \.
Female. — Head and back bronzy-green, passing to reddish-
golden on rump and uppertail-coverts. Tail bronze, lateral
bronze with a subterminal brownish-black bar, and gray tips.
Throat, centre of abdomen, lower part of vent and undertail-
coverts white. Sides of neck and breast shining green.
Flanks golden-green. Bill like the male. Same size as male.
Types of both sexes in my collection.
This species is closely allied to U. niveipectus, but can be
easily distinguished by the colour of mandible.
Genera of Hii mining Birds. i6i
231. Uranomitra mili.kri, BoLirc. P.Z.S., 1S47, p. 43.
Polytmus milleri, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Thauniatias milleri, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., i<S50, vol. i, p.
78.
Agyrtria milleri, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 10.
Leiicolia milleri, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i.,
p. 225.
Miller's Emerald, Gould, Alon. Troch., vol v., p. 296.
La Leucolie de Miller, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 226.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Head and sides of neck metallic green. Upperside
bronzy-green passing to golden on rump and uppertail-coverts.
Median rectrices pale bronze, lateral grayish-bronze with a
wide subterminal brownish-black bar. Underside white,
washed with green on sides of breast, and on flanks. Wings
purplish- brown. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour with
black tip.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2. Tail, i|. Culmen, ^.
Female. — Forehead dark shining green. Rest of upperside
bronze-green slightly golden on rump and uppertail-coverts.
Tail bronze with a wide subterminal blackish bar on lateral
feathers, which have gray tips. Underside like the male with
less green on flanks. Undertail-coverts whitish-gray.
It resembles U. viridiceps, but is a much smaller species.
According to Bourcier, it was discovered by Natterer, on Rio
Negro.
232. Uranomitra whitfj.yi, Boucard, Hum. Bird, 1893,
vol. iii., p. 8.
Whiteiy s Emerald.
La Leucolie de Whiteiy.
Habitat. — Annai (B. Guianaj.
Male. — Head and sides of neck metallic green. Upperside
bronze-green. Median rectrices bronze, lateral bronze, with
a subterminal blackish bar. Throat, breast, and abdomen
pure white. Flanks golden-green. Undertail-coverts white,
with centre pale gray. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2. Tail, i|. Culmen, f .
l62 Genera of Humming Birds.
Female. — Head and sides of neck shining green, but not so
brilliant as in the male. Upperside bronze-green. Underside
white. Flanks white, washed with green. Tail bronze, lateral
with a brown subterminal bar and tips margined with gray.
This new species, discovered by Mr. Henry Whitely in
British Guiana, is closely allied to U. milleri, but can be
distinguished easily from that species, by its black bill.
Types in Boucard's Museum.
233- Uranomitra niveipectus, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Heiu.,
i860, t. iii., p. 33.
Thaiimatias chionopectus, Gould, Mon. Troch., 1859, p. 5.
Polytmus chionopectus, Leotard, Ois. Trinid., 1866, p. 140.
Snoivy-throated Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 293.
La Leucolie a poitrine d'lin blanc de neige, Muls., Hist.
Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i., p. 228.
Habitat. — Trinidad.
Male. — Head and sides of neck metallic golden-green
in some specimens, in others metallic green. Upperside
shining coppery-green, more coppery on rump and uppertail-
coverts. Tail purplish-bronze, with a wide subterminal
purplish-brown bar on lateral feathers. Throat and centre of
abdomen pure white. Bar in middle of breast and flanks
golden-green. Undertail-coverts greyish with white margins.
Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length 3|in. Wing, 2, Tail, i|. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside shining bronze green. Uppertail-
coverts coppery. Underside white, washed with green on sides
of neck, on breast and flanks. Tail beneath bronze passing to
brownish-black, with gray tips on lateral feathers. Bill black.
Same size as male.
Rather common in Trinidad.
Genus LXVII. Cyanomyia, Bon., Rev. and Mag., Zool.,
1854, p- 254-
Leucolia, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i., p. 211.
Type : T. cyanocephala, Lesson.
Bill straight, acutely pointed, longer than the head, broad
at base. Wings long, narrow, nearly reaching the end of tail.
Genera of Humming Birds. "163
Tail slightly forked. Median rectrires slightly smaller than
the next ones, which are also slightly smaller than the three
others. These of same length. Tarsi partly clothed. Sexes
alike.
Habitat. — Mexico and Central America.
234. Cvanomvi.Jl cv.\NOCEPHALA, Lesson, Suppl., Ois. Mou.,
1831, p. 134.
Polytmus verticalis, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 109.
Uranomitra cvanocephala, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853,
p. 10.
Agvrtria faustinae, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, t. i., p. 7
Cyanomvia guatemalensis, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 148.
Uranomitra lessoni, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 41.
Leucolia cyanocepJiala , Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 2ig.
Black-billed Azure Crown, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v.,
p. 286.
La Leucolie a calotte d'asur, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 220.
Habitat. — Mexico and Guatemala.
Male. — Top of head metallic blue with greenish reflections
in certain lights. Upperside bronzy-green, passing to bronzy-
brown on lower part of back and uppertail-coverts. Tail
pale green-bronze. Throat, middle of breast, and abdomen
white. Sides of neck, breast and flanks pale bronzy-green.
Undertail-coverts pale bronze, edged with grayish-white.
Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour with black tip. Wings
purplish-brown.
Total length, 4in. Wing, i\. Tail, if. Culmen, Ji.
Female. — Exactly like the male, but the green on sides of
breast and flanks, slightly paler.
235. Cyanomyia QUADRICOLOR, Vieillot, Enc. Meth., t. iii.,
P- 573-
Polytmus quadricolor, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i. p. 1 19.
Trochilus verticalis, Licht. Preis. Verz., Thier., 1830.
Uranomitra quadricolar, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 10.
164 Genera of Htimining Birds.
Leucolia quadricolor , Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 215.
U ranomitra ellioti, Berl., P. U.S., Nat. Mus., vol. xi., p. 562.
Red-billed Azure Croivn, Gould, Moii. Troch., vol. v., p. 284.
La Leucolie qnadricolore, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois., Mou., 1874,
t. i,, p, 216,
Habitat. — Mexico.
Male. — Top of head metallic blue. Upperside pale bronzy-
brown. Tail shining bronzy-green. Underside pure white,
tinged on sides of neck, breast, and flanks with some few
bluish feathers. Wings purple-brown. Bill coral red, with
black tips.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, i|. Culmen, |.
236 Cyanomyia violiceps, Gould, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist.,
1859, p. 97.
Uranomitra violiceps, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 41 .
Leucolia viridiceps, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i.,
p. 213.
Violet Crozvn, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 285.
La Leucolie a calotte violette, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 214..
Habitat. — S. Mexico.
Male. — Differs only from C. quadricolor by the colour of
its tail, which is bronzy-red, and by the feathers on sides of
neck, breast, and flanks, which are greenish.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2|. Tail, i^. Culmen, ^.
This species was discovered by me, in 1857, at Oaxaca,
South Mexico, It is rare in the collections.
■^237. Cyanomyia viridifrons, Elliot, Ann. and Mag., Nat.
Hist., 1871, vol. viii., p. 267.
Green-fronted Crown, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
p. 72.
La Leucolie a front vert, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 224.
Habitat.— Pnt\^, (S. Mexico).
Genera of Humming Birds. 165
Male. — Differs only from C. violiceps by the colour of
forehead, which is dark green, metallic in some lights.
It was discovered by my traveller, Eugene Rebouch.
The type is now in the New York Natural History Museum.
238. Cv.\NOMViA GUERRERENSIS, Salv. and Godm., Biol. cent.
ameri., 1892.
Guerrero Green Crown.
La Leucolie de Guerrero.
Habitat. — Guerrero, Mexico.
This new species is very nearly allied to C. viridifrons,
so much so, in fact, that I am of opinion that both belongs to
the same species ; I have one specimen, from Mazatlan, col-
lected by Mr. Forrer, which I can only refer to that species.
The type specimen of C. viridifrons, was collected at Putla,
which is close to the state of Guerrero. It is therefore
probable that it is found all over the Mexican west coast,
from Tehuantepec to Mazatlan, and even more north.
The specimens from which Mon. Salwin and Godm described
the species, were collected by Mrs. Smith.
•*239. Cyanomyia microrhyncha, Elliot, Ibis, 1876, p. 316.
Small-billed Azure Crown, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl.,
i«80, p. 72.
La Leucolie a petit bee.
L/abitat.—}ion<iura.s ?
Adult. — Top of head and occiput dark metallic blue. Hind
neck and mantle shining metallic green ; rest of upperparts
bronzy-red. Throat, upper part of breast, and centre of
abdomen white, with a few metallic green feathers scattered
among the white ones. Flanks and undertail-coverts metallic
bronzy-red. Wings deep brown, slightly shaded with purple.
Tail brilliant metallic bronze.
Total length, 3^in. Wing, 2^. Tail, i|. Culmen,^. "Elliot, I.e."
Type in the New York Museum of Natural History.
Genus LXVIII. Leucippus, Bon., Compt, Rend., 1850,
p. 382.
Talaphorus, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., t. i., p. 257.
Type : T. chionogaster, Tschudi.
1 66 Genera of Humming Birds.
Bill longer than the head, narrow and rounded at base,
nostrils exposed. Wings long and pointed, reaching the end
of till. Tail rounded, all the retrices of same length. Tarsi
clothed to the toes. Sexes alike, dull.
Habitat. — Amazons, Peru, and Bolivia.
240. Leucippus CHIONOGASTER, Tsch. Faun. Per., 1844,
p. 247.
Trochilus turneri, Bourc, Rev. Zool., 1846, p. 113.
Polytmus chionogaster, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Thaumatias leucogaster , Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850,
vol. i., p. 78.
Leucippus pallidiis, Tacz., P.Z.S., 1874, p. 542.
White-breasted Leucippus, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v.,
p. 290.
Le Leucippe a ventre blanc de neige, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1874, t. i., p. 259.
Habitat. — Peru, and Bolivia.
Male. — Upperside pale bronzy-green. Tail feathers bronzy-
green, with inner webs and shafts of lateral ones white.
Underside pure white, sides of breast and flanks washed
sparingly with pale green feathers edged with white. Maxilla
black. Mandible flesh colour, with black tips.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2\. Tail, \\. Culmen, i.
It is a rare species. My specimens were collected by MM.
Buckley and Garlepp.
241. Leucippus chlorocercus, Gould, P.Z.S., 1866, p. 194.
Spotted White-throat , Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
P- 73-
Le Leucippe a queue verte , Muls., Hist., Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 258.
Habitat. — Upper Amazons and Peru.
This species resembles closely the preceding one. It differs
in having the tail shining pale greenish-bronze with a faint
subterminal bar of darker green, and gray tips. Bill shorter
than in L. chionogaster , and all black.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2|. Tail, i^. Culmen, |-.
I have only one specimen of this rare species collected by
Hauxwell, at Nauta, in 1883.
Genera of Humming Birds. 167
Genus LXIX. Lencochloris, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853,
p. 10.
Type : T. albicollis, Vicillot.
Bill straight, longer than the head, wide at base, feathers of
the forehead projecting slightly on the culmen, hiding the
nostrils. Wings long, reaching the end of tail. Tail rounded,
rectrices, including the median, even, excepting the outermost
ones, which are very narrow, reaching the third of W'hite tip of
next one. Tarsi clothed. Sexes alike.
Habitat. — Brazil.
242. Leucochloris albicollis, Vieill., Nouv. Diet. Hist.
Nat., 18 18, t. xxiii., p. 426.
Ornis7nyia albicollis. Less., Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 184.
Colibri albogiilaris, Spix., Av. Bras., 1825, t. i., p. 81.
Basilinna albicollis, Less., Ind. Gen. and Syn. Ois., 1831,
p. 25.
Polytmus albicollis, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Thaumatias albicollis, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 78.
Leucippiis albicollis, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 8.
Agyrtria albicollis, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 32.
White-throat, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 291.
Le Leucochlore albicolle, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 262.
Le Leucochlore a gorge blanche.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Upperside shining golden-green. Median rectrices
bronze-green, lateral bluish-black with white tips, outermost
one bluish-black for half its length, the rest white. Chin,
breast, and flanks shining green. Throat, abdomen, and
undertail-coverts pure white. Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla
black. Mandible flesh colour, with black tip.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i|-. Culmen, \.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Median rectrices green-
ish-bronze with blue reflections, rest bluish-black with white
tips. Chin white, spotted with minute greenish feathers.
1 68 Genera of Humming Birds.
Throat, abdomen, and undertail-coverts white. Breast and
flanks shining green. Slightly smaller than the male.
Genus LXX. Aithurus, Cab. and Hein.,Mus. Hein., i860,
vol. iii., p. 50.
Phaethornis, Less., Tab. Esp., Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 18.
POLYTHMUS, Less., Ind. Gen., Syn. Gen., Troch., 1832, p. 16.
Trochilus, Gray, Gen. Birds, 1840, p. 14.
Type : T. polytmus, Linne.
Bill curved, wide at base, longer than the head. Rectrices
narrow and pointed. Lateral, next the outermost one
lengthened nearly three times that of the others. Tail deeply
forked. Head crested, with elongated feathers on each side.
Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Jamaica.
243. Aithurus polytmus, Lin., Syst. Nat., 1766, vol. i.,
p. 189.
Bourdonneur du Mango, a longue queue, Abin., t. iii., p. 20,
p. 49. fig- a-
Oiseau Mouche a longue queue noire, Sonn., Ed. de Buff.,
Hist. Nat., t. xvii., p. 215.
Mellisuga Jamaicensis, Briss. Ois., t. iii., p. 729.
Mellivora avis maxima, Sloane, Journ., vol. ii., p. 309,
fig. 4.
Trochilus polytmus, Lin. Syst. Nat., Edit. 10, t. i., p. 120.
Black-capped Hummiuo-hird, Lath., Gen. Syn., vol. ii.,
p. 748.
Colibri a fete noire, Vieill., Ois. Dor., t. i., p. 121, fl. 67.
Ornismya cephalatra, Less., Ois. Mou., p. 78, p. 17.
Long-tailed black-capped Humming-bird, Edwards' Birds,
vol. i., p. 34.
Trochilus maria. Hill., Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., 1849, vol. iii.,
p. 258.
Polytmus cephalatra, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1S50, p. 72.
Black-capped Humming-bird, (jould. Mon. Troch., vol. ii.,
p. 98.
Genera of Humming Birds. 169
VAithure a tete noire, Muls., Hist. Nat., Ois. Mou., 1874,
vol. i., p. 336.
Habitat. — Jamaica.
Male. — Crown with elongated feathers, velvety-black.
Upperside dark green. Throat and the whole of underside
bright green. Undertail-coverts blue-black. Tail black.
Wings brown. Bill red with black tips.
Total length, gin. Wing, 2#. Tail, 6^. Culmen, \.
Female. — Head brown. Upperside shining green. Under-
side white, tinged with green on the sides and flanks. Median
rectrices bronze-green, lateral bronze-green on outer web,
remainder bluish-black, tipped white on the two outermost,
ones. Upper mandible nearly all black. Lovver mandible red
with black tip.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2|. Tail, i-|. Culmen, |.
Common in Jamaica.
Genus LXXI. Eupherusa, Gould, Mon. Troch., 1857,
part xiv.
Type : — O. eximia, Delattre.
Bill longer than the head, slightly curved. Wing long,
reaching the end of tail. Tail even, with the exception of
the outermost rectrice, which is slightly shorter than the others.
Tarsi clothed. Hind toe shorter than the middle one. Sexes
unlike.
Habitat. — Mexico and Central America.
244. EUPHERUS.A EXIMIA, Del., Echo du Monde, sav., 1843,
p. 1069.
Saiicerottia eximia, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 8.
Amazilia eximia, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 8.
Stripe-tail, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 324.
I' Eiipheruse remarqiiable, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 272.
Habitat. — Guatemala.
Male. — Upperside golden-green, darker on head. Median
rectrices dark bronze-green, nearly black on edges and tips,
the two outermost ones on each side of inner webs white for
lyo Genera of Humming Birds.
about two-thirds of their length, the rest bluish-black. Under-
side luminous metallic, grass-green in some specimens, in
others golden-green. I'ndertail-coverts white. Base of
primaries and secondaries chestnut-red, rest purplish-black.
Bill black. P'eet flesh colour.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, \\. Culmen, |i.
Female. — -Upperside golden-green. Underside grayish-
white, washed sparingly with green, on sides of breast and
flanks. Outermost feathers white for nearly their whole
length.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, 2. Tail, 1%. Culmen, \^.
Very abundant in Guatemala, where it was discovered by
Delattre.
■^245. EUFHERU-SA POLIOCERCA, Elliot , Ann. and Mag., Nat.
Hist., 1871, p. 266.
Gray Stripe-tail, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886, p. 84.
r Eiipheriise a queue blanche, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 271.
Habitat. — Putla, South Mexico.
Male. — Exactly the same as the preceding species, from
which it differs only in having the three outermost reetrices
white, with purplish-gray on the edges of outer webs and
tips.
It was collected by my traveller, Eugene Reibouch, at Putla.
I killed that species several years before in Chinantla, Oaxaca ;
but I do not know what became of my specimens. Probably
they were sold as E. eximia.
246. EuPHERUSA EGREGIA, Sclat. and Salv., P.Z.S., i<
p. 389.
Paiiama Stripe-tail , Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
p. 85.
I' Eupheruse distinguce, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. i., p. 274. .
Habitat. — Costa Rica, Veragua.
^/(7/c\— Exactly the same as E. eximia , and proliably the
same species. The only difference which I can see in the
specimens which I collected in Costa Rica, and others received
Genera of Humming Birds. 171
from Veragua, is that the two outermost rectrices on each side
of tail are white, to a longer extent than in E. eximia , margined
and tipped with bluish-black.
Genus LXXII. Callipharus, Elliot, Syn. H. Birds,
1879, p. 211.
Clotho, Muls., Cat. Ois. Mou., 1875, p. 9, (name already
employed).
Type : — E. ni^riventris, Lawrence.
Bill about as long as the head, straight, wide at base, gradu-
ating to a point at the tip. Frontal feathers not projecting
on the culmen. Wings long and broad for their length. Tail
moderate, slightly rounded. Undertail-coverts reaching half
the length of the rectrices. Feet small. Tarsi partly clothed.
Sexes entirely unlike. " Elliot, loc. cit."
Habitat. — Costa Rica and Veragua.
247 Callipharus nigriventris, Lawr., Proceed. Acad. Nat.
Scien., Phil., 1867, p. 232.
Eupheriisa (Clotho) nigriventris, Muls., Cat. Ois. Mou.^
1875, p. 9.
Thaumatias Jtigriventris, Sclat and Salv., Nomencl., 1873,
p. 92.
Black-bellied Hiim77iin^-bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl.,
1886, p. 83.
r Eupheruse a ventre noir, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.^
1874, t. i., p. 270.
Habitat. — Costa Rica and Veragua.
Male. — Forehead jet-black. Upperside golden-green Four
central rectrices dark greenish-bronze, the rest pure white
tipped with brownish-black. Wing-coverts golden-green.
Secondaries chestnut with purple tips, rest purplish. Under-
side jet-black. Flanks washed with bronze feathers. Vent
and undertail coverts white. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 3in. Wing, 2. Tail, \\. Culmen, \.
Eemale. — Upperside bronzy-green. Median rectrices dark
greenish-bronze, tipped black, remainder white. Underside
ashy-gray. Wing like that of male. Bill black. Same size
as male.
S
172 Genera of Huuiining Birds.
This rare and peculiar species was discovered in Veragua.
by Mr. Endres.
I have killed it at Naranjo, Costa Rica, in April, 1877.
My other specimens were collected in Veragua by Arce.
Genus LXXIII. Elvira, Muls. and Verr., Class, Troch.,
1865, p. 32.
Type : T. cJiioniims, Gould.
Bill shorter than the head, straight, with tip slightly curved.
Nostrils slightly exposed. Wings harrow, pointed, longer
than the tail. Tail slightly rounded. Tarsi clothed. Sexes
unlike.
Habitat. — Costa Rica and Veragua.
^248. Elvira chionura, Gould, P.Z.S., 1850, p. 162.
Leucippus cliionurus, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 11.
Thauinantias cliiouura, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
P- 255-
Elvira cliionura, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i.,
p. 266.
White-tailed Emerald, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 300.
I'Elvire a queue d' un blanc de neige, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1874, t. i., p. 267.'
Habitat. — Costa Rica and V^eragua.
Male. — Upperside shining golden-green, sometimes dark
green. Median rectrices bronzy-green, lateral white with
black tips. Underside metallic emerald-green with golden
reflections. Centre of abdomen and undertail-coveris pure
white, some bronze feathers on undertail-coverts feathers in
some specimens. Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2. Tail, i|. Culmen, f.
Feynale. — Upperside shining-green. Median rectrices
bronzy-green, the one next to it on each side, bronze-green
with black tips, remainder white with subterminal black bar,
and white tips. Underside grayish-white with green feathers
on sides of breast and flanks. Wings purple-brown. Bill
black.
Total length, 3|in. W'ing, \\. Tail, \\. Culmen, |-.
Genera of Hiaiiining Birds. 173
This species was discovered in Veragua, by Mr.
Warszewicz.
My specimens were collected in the same country, by
Arce ; others I collected in Costa Rica. These appear to be
slightly smaller than the specimens from Veragua, but I don't
think they can be separated.
Genus LXXIV. Lawrencius, n.g.
Type ; — P. cupreiceps, Lawrence.
Bill about the length of the head, strongly curved, gradu-
ating to a very acute point. Wings long, reaching the end of
tail. Tail rounded. Median and outermost rectrices wide,
slightly shorter than the others. Feet large for the size of
the bird. Tarsi partly clothed. Nostrils partly exposed.
Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Costa Rica.
249. Lawrencius cupreiceps, Lawr., Ann., N.Y., Lye. Nat.
Hist., 1866, vol. viii., p. 348.
Thaioiiatias cupreiceps^ Sclat. and Salv., Nomencl, 1873,
p. 92.
Elvira cupreiceps, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i.,
p. 268.
Copper Crown, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886, p. 82.
r Elvire a tete cuivreuse, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 268.
r Elvire de Lawrence.
Habitat. — Costa Rica.
Male. — Top of head metallic bronze at base of maxilla,
then shining coppery. Upperside golden-green. Uppertail-
coverts coppery-red. Median rectrices shining bronze with
reddish reflections, lateral pure white with a tinge of grayish
margin at tips. Underside luminous metallic emerald-green
with golden reflections. Anal region and thighs white.
Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh
colour, with black tip.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, i|. Tail, i|. Culmen, y\.
Female. — Upperside shining green. Slightly coppery on
head. Uppertail coverts coppery. Median rectrices shining
174 Genera of Hum mi ng Birds.
bronze. Lateral, white, with a slight blackish subterminal
bar near the tips. Underside white with a grayish tint, and
green feathers on sides of throat, neck, breast, abdomen, and
flanks. Rest like the male.
Total length, 3^in. Wing, i|. Tail, i|-. Culmen, ^ij-
This beautiful and rare species was discovered in Costa
Rica, by M. Carmiol. The type is in the National Museum
of Washington.
I found this species at Naranjo, Costa Rica, on the Atlantic
slope.
It is very rare.
I have made a new genus with this remarkable species,
which I dedicate to Mr. Lawrence, the celebrated American
Ornithologist.
Genus LXX\'. Polytmus, Brisson., Ornith., 1760.
Thaiimatias, Bon., Compt. Rend., 1850, p. 3S2.
Chrysobronclnis, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1S54, p. 252.
Type : T. tliaumnntias, Linne.
Bill much longer than the head, slightly curved, wide at
base, and graduating to a point. Nostrils exposed. Wings
long, reaching nearly the end of the tail. Rectrices narrow,
of unequal length, rounded at tip.
Habitat. — Trinidad, Venezuela, Guiana, Columbia and
Brazil.
250. Polytmus thaumantias, Linne, Syst. Nat., 1766, vol. i.,
p. 489.
Trocliilus virescens, Dumont, Diet., Sc. Nat., 1818, p. 49.
Ornismya viridis, Less., Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 178.
Leitcippus chrysobronch^is, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853,
p. II.
Thaumantias linnei, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
P- 255-
Chrysobronclnis virescens, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool.,
1854, p. 252.
Golden-throated Humming-bird, Gould, Mon. Troch.,
voL iv.. p. 230.
Genera of Htimmincr Birds. 175
Le Chrysohronclie a queue blanche and verte, Muls., Hist,
Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, vol. i., p. 277.
Habitat. — Trinidad, Columbia, Venezuela, Guiana and
Brazil.
Male. — Upperside golden-green. Underside metallic yellow-
ish-green. In some specimens from Bahia, the underside is
of the most brilliant golden. A tuft of white feathers on each
side of anal region. Undertail-coverts shining green, edged
with white. Median rectrices shining green with the internal
edges whitish for about half their length, lateral ones having a
stripe of white on the outer web and tips white, outermost
ones green for about two-thirds of their length on inner web,
rest white. In some specimens the outer webs and tips are
white, the rest is shining green. Maxilla sometimes black,
sometimes light brown. Mandible flesh colour with black tips.
Wings purplish-brown.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, \.
Female. — I am not certain that the female is of the same
colouration as the male. I have several specimens which I
consider as females. Here is the description : — Upperside
golden-green. Throat and breast whitish, speckled with many
metallic golden-green feathers. Abdomen and flanks pale
rufous. Undertail-coverts white. Median rectrices bronze-
green, slightly tipped white, lateral bronze-green for about
two-thirds of their length, the rest white.
251. Polytnms viridissimus, Vieill., Ois. Dor., t. i., p. 84.
Ornismya viridis, Less. Troch., 1831, p. 96.
Trochilus theresiae, Da Silva., Mai. Min. Bras., 1843, p. 2.
Aniazilia viridissinia, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
P- 77-
Smaragditis viridissinia, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 7.
Chrysobronchus viridissimus, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool.,
1854, p. 252.
Chlorestes viridissimus, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 4.
Thaumatias chrvsurus, Burm., Th. Bras., 1856, t. ii., p. 345.
Green-tailed Humming-bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv.,
p. 231.
Le Chrysobronche tout vert, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 280.
176 Genera of Hmnniing Birds.
Habitat. — Guiana and Venezuela.
JMale. — Upperside bronze-green. Underside shining grass-
green in some, and metallic golden-green in others. Tail
and undertail-coverts metallic grass-green. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh colour at base, the rest black. Wings purplish-
black.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Underside golden-
green washed with whitish gray. Lateral feathers of tail
tipped white. Undertail-coverts shining green edged with
white. Rest of plumage like that of male.
252. Polytmusleucorrhous, Sclat.and Salv.,P.Z.S., 1867, p. 584.
Polytiniis leiicoproctus, Gray, Handl. Birds, p. 128.
Chroysobronciiits leiicorhous, Sclat and Salv., Nomenclator,
p. 89.
White-vented Golden-throat , Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl.,
p. 86.
Le Chrysobro)iche a sous caiidales blajiches, Muls., Hist. Nat.
Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i., p. 281.
Habitat. — Rio Negro (Brazil) and Peru.
Male. — Exactly like the preceding species from which it
differs only by the forehead, which is brown, and the undertail-
coverts pure white.
Female. — Differs by the outertail feathers tipped white.
This rare species was discovered by the celebrated Naturalist,
Mr. A. Wallace.
Genus LXXVI. Doleromyia, Bon., Rev. and Mag. ZooL,
1854, p. 249.
Dolerisca,C'ah. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii., p. 6.
Type : T^./^^/Z^^ao Bourcier.
Bill longer than the head, straight, broad, and flat at base.
Wings long, primaries rather broad, the hrst slightly pointed.
Tail even, feathers broad and very slightly pointed. Feet
large, tarsi partly feathered. Sexes alike.
Habitat. — Venezuela.
Genera of Hiitnviing Birds. ijj
253. DOLEROMYIA FALLAX, Bourc, Rev. Zool., 1843, p. 103.
Lampornis fulviventris, Gould, P.Z.S., 1846, p. 88.
Polytvius fallax, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Leucippus fallax, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, p. 73.
Dolerisca fallax, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii,
p. 6.
Dolerisca cervina, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 56.
Buff-breasted Leucippus, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 56-
La Dolero7nye trompeuse, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 206.
Habitat. — Venezuela.
Male. — Upperside olive-green tinged with gray. Median
rectrices bronzy-green, lateral bronze green at base with a
subterminal brownish-black bar and largely tipped with white.
Throat, breast, and abdomen pale reddish-buff. A tuft on
each side of anal region, and undertail-coverts white. Wings
purplish-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour with
black tip.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2%. Tail, i\. Culmen, |.
It is a rare species.
Genus LXXVII. Basilinna, Boie, Isis, 1831, p. 546.
Heliopedica, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 60.
Type : T. leucotis, Vieillot.
Bill straight, about the length of the head. Wings long,
reaching the end of tail. Tail nearly even, slightly forked,
rectrices broad. Tarsi clothed, hind toe shorter than the
middle one. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — California, Mexico, and Guatemala.
254. Basilinna leucotis, Vieill., Nouv. Diet. Hist. Nat., t. xxii.
p. 428.
Trochilus melanotis, Sw., Phil. Mag., 1827, p. 441.
Ornismya arsenii, Less., Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 60.
Hylocharis leucotis, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 114.
Heliopoedica melanotis, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 64.
Thaumatias leucotis, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, p. 78.
178 Genera of Humming Birds.
Sapphironia lucida, Sclat., P.Z.S., 1858, p. 207.
Coeligena leucotis, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., t. i., p. 187.
Black-eared Humming-bird , Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii.,
p. 65.
Le Coeligene a oreilles blanches, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou., t. i., p. 188.
Habitat. — Mexico and Guatemala.
Male. — Forehead and chin dark metallic sapphire-blue
Upperside bronzy-green, reddish and darker on neck. Feathers
on rump tinged with rufous. Throat and breast metallic
emerald-green. Abdomen and flanks shining-green washed
with gray. Undertail-coverts grayish-brown with centre
greenish-brown. Wings purple. Median rectrices bronze-
green, lateral black with external edges and tips bronze. Bill
flesh colour with black tips, more conspicuous on maxilla. A
tuft of white feathers on each side of anal region.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, f.
Female. — Upperside bronze-green, slightly rufous on fore-
head. Underside pale gray, washed with green feathers on
throat, sides of breast and flanks. Rectrices like that of
male, lateral ones tipped with grayish-white. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh colour with black tip. Ear-coverts black.
A white line above and behind the eye.
This species is rather abundant in Mexico, where I have
collected many specimens of both sexes. I have also one
specimen from Guatemala, where it is a rare species.
^255. Basilinna xanthusi, Lawr., Ann. Lye, Nat. Hist.
N. Y., i860, p. 109.
Heliopaedica castaneo-cauda, Lawr., Ann. Lye, Nat. Hist.
N. Y., i860, p. 145.
Heliopoedica xanthusi, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 64.
Coeligena xanthusi, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,t. i., p. 190.
Xanthus Humming-bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 65.
Le Coeligene de Xanthus, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., t. i.,
p. 190.
Habitat. — Cape St. Lucas (California).
Male. — Differs from B. leucotis, in having the underside
rufous. Throat pale grass-green. Tail dark chestnut, tipped
with bronze. Bill flesh colour, with black tips.
Genera of Humming Birds. 179
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2^. Tail, if. Culmen, f.
Female. — Upperside shining green. Front and entire
underside rufous. Median rectrices green, lateral rufous, with
black spots on the webs near the tips.
This extremely rare species was discovered in California by
Mr. John Xanthus. It was dedicated to him by Mr. Lawrence,
of New York. The type is in the collection of the Smithsonian
Institution.
Genus LXXVIII. Timolia, Muls.,Cat.Ois. Mou., i875,p.23.
Type : T. lerchi, Mulsant and Verreaux.
Allied to the genus Eucepliala. Bill longer than the head,
curved. Feathers of forehead projecting on the culmen.
Nostrils hidden. Tail forked. Tarsi clothed.
Habitat. — Columbia.
^256. Timolia lerchi, Muls. and Verr., Aun. Linn. Soc,
Lyon., 1868.
Eucephala lerchi, Muls. and Verr., Hist. Nat.Ois.Mou., 1878,
t. iv., p. 191.
Lerch's Sapphire, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886, p. 94.
L'Eucephale de Lerch, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1878,
t. iv., p. 192.
Habitat.— Qo\\xxv\y\.2^.
Male. — Fore part of head and a spot on the chin shining
deep blue. Upper parts dark grass-green, passing into
reddish-bronze on the upper tail-coverts. Entire underparts
grass-green. Undertail-coverts olive-green. Wings purplish-
brown. Tail steel-black. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh
colour, with black tip.
Total length, 45in. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, if.
"Elliot, loc. cit."
Type unique in the collection of the Museum of Natural
History of New York. " Ex. Elliot's Collection."
This remarkable species was discovered in Columbia by
Doctor Lerch, to whom it was dedicated by MM. Mulsant and
Verreaux.
i8o Genera of Hiunming Birds.
Genus LXXIX. Eucephala, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853,
p. 10.
Ulysses, Muls., Cat. Ois. Mou., 1875, p. 12.
Type : T. grayi, Delattre and Bourcier.
Bill longer than the head, rather broad at base, sharply
pointed at tip, nostrils exposed. Wings long and pointed,
reaching the end of tail. Tail slightly forked, rectrices broad.
Tarsi clothed. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Ecuador, Columbia.
257. Eucephala gravi, Delatt. and Bourc, Rev. Zool., 1846,
P- 3^7-
Hvlocharis grayi, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 115.
Sapphironia grayi, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 256.
Ulysses grayi, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875, t. ii., p. 41.
Blue-headed Sapphire, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 330.
rUlysse de Gray, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois., Mou., 1875, t. ii.,
p. 42.
Habitat. — Ecuador and Columbia.
Male. — Head and chin deep metallic prussian-blue. Upper-
side shining green, golden in some specimens. Tail steel-blue.
Throat, breast, abdomen and flanks metallic emerald green.
Undertail-coverts shining green, edged with grayish-white.
Wings purple-brown. A tuft of white feathers on each side
of anal region. Maxilla flesh colour at base, rest black. Man-
dible flesh colour with black tips.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Tail bronzy-green at
base with bluish edges. Tips spotted with grayish-white.
Underside grayish-white, speckled with bronzy-green feathers
on throat, breast, and flanks. Undertail-coverts shining
green, edged with gray. Bill flesh colour at base, rest black.
Mandible flesh colour with black tip. Same size as male.
This beautiful species was discovered by Delattre, at
Popayan (Columbia), and was dedicated to the late Mr. John
Gray, who was, for a long time. Curator of the Zoological
Department of the British Museum.
I have in my collection three typical specimens, male and
Genera of HuviDiing Birds. i8i
female, collected by Delattre (Ex Collection Bourcier), and
several specimens collected by Buckley in Ecuador.
Genus LXXX. Chlorestes, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853,
p. 7.
Halia, Muls. and Verr., Cat. Ois. Mou. 1875, p. 12.
Type : Tcyanogenys, Wied.
Bill straight, about the length of the head, rather broad at
•base, sharply pointed. Nostrils exposed. Wings long and
pointed, reaching nearly the end of tail. Tail rounded,
rectrices narrow, outermost one slightly shorter than the
others. Feet small. Tarsi clothed. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Trinidad, Venezuela, Guiana, Brazil, Ecuador,
and Peru.
■^^258. Chlorestes cyanogenvs, Max Wied, Beit. (1825-33),
t. iv., p. 10.
Oriiisuiya wiedi. Less., Suppl. Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 150.
Hylocharis cyanogenys, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i, p. 115.
Saucerottia cyanogenys, Reich., Aufz. der Col. 1853, p. 7.
Eiiccphala cyanogenys, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 167.
Blue-faced Sapphire, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl. 1886, p. 93.
I'Eucephale de Wied, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1878,
t. iv., p. 190.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Maxilla and feet black, the mandible flesh colour
with black tips. Upperpart golden-green with reddish-bronze
reflections. Primaries purplish-brown. Tail dark steel-blue
with blue and golden reflections. Chin beautiful blue as in
E. caerulea. Anal region white.
Total length about 3in. Wing, i-i^. Tail, |. Bill, f.
Female. — Differs in having the under part gravish-white
(Pr. Max. I.e.)
I have several specimens from Bahia, which correspond
exactly to the above description, excepting the blue and
golden reflections of tail. The bill is shorter by | inch from
the ordinary specimens of Chlorestes caerulea; but I am not
certain at all that it should be kept as a separate species, as I
1 82 Genera of Humming Birds.
have specimens from Trinidad and Venezuela with the golden
colour of back. I have also one male specimen from
Venezuela with the whole of the underside, excepting the chin
of the most brilliant golden-green.
259. Chlorestes CAERULEA, Vieill., Nouv. Diet. Hist. Nat.
1817, p. 361.
Ornismya nudeherti, Less., Ois. Mou., 1839, p.p. 30-164.
Trociiilus audeberti, Wied. Betr., t. iv., p. 67.
Hylocharis caeriilea, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 114.
Thaiimntias caeruleus, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 78.
Encephala caerulea, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 335.
Blue-chinned Sapphire , Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 335.
I' Eiicepliale ii gorge bleue, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1875, t. ii., p. 32.
Habitat. — Trinidad, Venezuela, Guiana, Brazil, and Peru.
J/<2/(?.— Upperside dark grass-green in some specimens, in
others golden-green. Tail steel-blue. Chin shining blue.
Rest of underside luminous yellowish-green in some specimens,
in others metallic emerald-green. Undertail-coverts shining
green. Anal region white. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh
colour with black tip. Wings purple.
Total length, 3-g-in. Wing, 2. Tail, i^. Culmen, f.
Female. — Upperside like that of male. Underside grayish
white more or less tipped with green on sides of neck, breast,
abdomen, and flanks.
It is very abundant in Trinidad and Guiana, and it varies
very much in the colouring of its plumage.
■^260 Chlorestes chlorocephala, Bourcier, Rev. and Mag.
Zool., 1854, p. 457.
Agyrtria chlorocephala, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 7.
Leupidopygia chlorocephala, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein.,
i860, t. iii., p. 40.
Hylocharis chlorocephalus, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool.,
1854, p. 255.
Green-headed Sapphire, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 332.
Genera of Hionming Birds. 183
r Eiicephalc a tetc verte, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
t. ii., p. 30.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Top of head greenish-blue. Upperside bronzy-
green. Uppertail-coverts coppery-bronze. Chin, throat, and
abdomen, shining grass-green. Thighs white. Undertail-
coverts dark olive margined with white. Tail steel-blue.
Bill black, base of mandible flesh colour.
Length of bill, 33 mill. Wing, 55 mill. Tail, 38 mill, middle
feathers, 30 mill. " Bourcier."
Female. — Unknown.
Type in British Museum. " Ex. Gould's Collection."
■^^261 ChloRESTES SMARAGDO-CAERULEA, Gould, Mon.Troch.,
vol. v., p. 331.
Eiicephala sjiiaraodiiiea, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
t. ii., p. 37.
Green and blue Sapphire, Gould, Mon.Troch., vol. v., p. 331.
P Encephale enieraiide., Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou. 1875,
vol. ii.. p. 38.
Habitat. — Novo-Friburgo, " Brazil."
Male. — Crown of the head and throat glittering greenish-
blue, imperceptibly passing into the glittering green of the
breast ; back of the neck and uppersurface golden-green ;
undertail-coverts green inclining to purple on some of the
feathers; thighs brown ; tail bluish-black, the two outer feathers
on each side slightly tipped with white ; bill black, with the
exception of the basal half of the under mandible which is
flesh-colour.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, i|. Bill, |.
"Gould loc. cit."
Female unknown.
This is a very rare species. The tvpe is in the British
Museum. " Ex. Coll. Gould."
■^262. CHLORESTES CAERULEO-LAVATA, Gould, P.Z.S., i860,
p. 306.
Reeve'' s Sapphire, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 333.
r Eucephale a poitrine bleue, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1875. t. ii., p. 40.
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Habitat. — San Paolo, Brazil.
Male. — Crown of the head greenish-blue, not very brilliant,
but having a few conspicuous small bright blue feathers
intermingled ; throat and breast bright greenish-blue, passing
into purer green on the flanks ; back of the neck and back
deep grass-green ; wings purplish-brown ; uppertail-coverts
bronzy-orange ; undertail-coverts bronzy purplish-brown ; two
middle tail feathers deep purplish-bronze, the next on each
side is washed with bronze on its outer margin, the remaining
feathers purplish-black ; thighs grayish-white ; the bill appears
to have been reddish flesh-colour at the base of both mandibles
and black at the tip.
Total length, 3^fin. Wing, 25-. Tail, \h. Bill, |.
"' Gould, loc. cit."
I think it is still unique in the British Museum. " Type Ex.
Gould's Collection."
■^'263. Chlorestes hypocy.anea, Gould, P.Z.S., i860, p. 306.
Blue-breasted Sapphire, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 334.
I'Eucephalc a poitrine bleiie, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1875, t. ii., p. 36.
Habitat. — Brazil ?
'Male. — Crown of the head, back of the neck, back, and
flanks somewhat dull green. Throat and breast brilliant blue,
passing into glittering green on the centre of the abdomen.
Wings purplish-brown. Uppertail-covers reddish-bronze.
Undertail-coverts brownish-black with bronzy tips. Tail
steel-black. Thighs brown. Upper mandible black. Basal
two-thirds of the lower mandible flesh colour, the apical third
black.
Total length, 3iin. Bill, J. Wing, 2. Tail, i|. "Gould, loc. cit."
Type of species now in the British Museum. They have
also a female, which resembles the female of C. caerulea.
It looks very much the same as E. caeruleo-lavata. — Edit.
^264. Chlorestes pyropvgia, Salv. and Godm., Ibis., 1891,
p. 596.
Fire ruinped Sapphire, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
p. 92.
Genera of Hmnining Birds. 185
r Eiicepliale a cronpion coiilciir de feii.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Closely allied to the preceding species from which it is
distinguished by the metallic colour of the crown, which is
bluish-green. Underside shining bluish-green, the whole of
the middle of the throat washed with brighter blue. Lower
part of back russet, with the uppertail-coverts coppery-
reddish. Wings dusky. Tail steel-black, slightly rounded.
Total length, 3^in. Wing, ly^^. Centre tail feathers, i|.
Outer ones, i. Bill, y*,..
Type of species in British Museum.
■^265. Chlorestes subcaerulea, Elliot, His., 1874, p. 87.
Blue-breasted Sapphire, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
p. 92.
I'Eucephalc a gorge et con bleiis, Muls., His. Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1875, t. ii., p. 35.
Habitat. — Brazil ?
Male. — Upperpart of head and back dull green, rest of
back and upper-tail coverts dark green, with a rufous tinge
dispersed all over these parts ; throat, breast, and centre of
abdomen beautiful metallic caerulean-blue ; flanks shining
grass-green. Lower part of abdomen covered bv fluffy-white
feathers. Lhidertail-coverts metallic green. Wings purple.
Tail bluish-black. Maxilla black ; mandible yellow (in life
possibly red), for its entire length, save the tip which is black.
Feet brownish black. Thighs buffy-white.
Total length, 33:in. Wing, 2. Tail, \\. Culmen, f.
^' Elliot, loc. cit."
Type unique in Elliot's Collection, now the property of
the New York Museum of Natural History.
^266. Chlorestes (?1 scapulata, Gould, Int. Troch., 1S61,
p. 166.
Black-bellied Sapphire, Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl., p. gi.
I'Eiicc'phale a epaulettes, Muls. Hist. Ois. Mou., 1875,
t. ii., p. 34.
Habitat. — Guiana ?
Male. — Crown of the head, back of the neck, and lower
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part of the back very deep dull green ; throat and chest
glittering greenish-blue, imperceptibly passing into the dull
brownish-black of the abdomen ; undertail-coverts brown with
a wash of dull blue in the centre of each feather ; a mark of
blue on each side at the insertion of the wing, forming an
indistinct band across the back ; uppertail-coverts bronzy-
green ; tail steel-black, rather short for the size of the bird
and slightly forked ; wings deep purplish-brown ; tarsi clothed
with intermingled grayish^white and brown feathers ; upper
mandible black ; basal half of the under mandible fleshy, the
apical half black.
Total length, sfin. Bill, i Wing, 2^^. Tail, \\.
" Gould, loc. cit."
Type, Ex. Gould's Collection, still unique in the British
Museum.
Genus LXXXI. Saucerottia, Bon., Compt. Rend., 1850,
p. 381.
Erythronota, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 169.
Eratopis, Heine., Journ. fur Ornith., 1863, p. igi.
Erasuria, Hein., Journ. fur Ornith., 1863, p. igi.
Lisoria, Muls., Cat. Ois. Mou., 1875, p. 11.
Type : O. erythronota, Lesson.
Bill longer than the head, straight, broad at base, graduating
to an acute point. Wings narrow and long, reaching the end
of tail. Tail slightly forked. Rectrices narrow, middle ones
shorter than the next one, which is also shorter than the third
one, the two outermost ones of same length and longest of all,
always steel-blue or greenish-black. Nostrils exposed. Feet
small. Tarsi clothed. Sexes nearly similar.
Habitat. — Central America, Guiana, Venezuela, Columbia,
Trinidad, and West Indies Islands.
267. Saucerottia erythronota. Less., Ois. Mou., 1829,.
p. 181.
Ornismya erytlironotus, Less., Rev. Zool., 1839, p. 19.
Polytmns erytlironotus, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Chlorestes erytlironotus, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 4.
Hemithylaca erythronota, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein.,
i860, t. iii. p. 37.
Genera of Hiimining Birds. 187
Erythronota antiqua, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 316.
Ariana erythronota, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i.,
P- 323-
Erythronote, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 316.
I Ariane erythronote, Muls., His. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 323.
Habitat. — Trinidad.
Male. — Forehead metallic green. Neck and upper part of
back shining golden-green. Lower part of back and rump
coppery-red. Uppertail-coverts purplish-bronze. Tail steel-
blue. Underside brilliant metallic grass-green. Thighs and
patch on the flanks white. Undertail-coverts sometimes rufous
or purplish-gray edged with rufous. Wings purple. Maxilla
black. Mandible flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2. Tail, i^. Culmen, ^.
Female. — Upperside like the male, excepting the uppertail-
coverts which are rufous-bronze. All the- reccrices of tail
tipped with reddish-bronze. Underside like that of male but
less brilliant.
Very common species in Trinidad.
268. Saucerottia feliciae. Less., Rev. Zool., 1840, p. 72.
Ornismya feliciana, Less., Rev. Zool., 1844, p. 433.
Chlorestes feliciae, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 4.
Heniithylaca feliciae, Cab., and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 38.
Erythronota feliciae, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 317.
Felicia's Erythronote, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 317.
I' Ariane de Felicie, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i.,.
p. 320.
Habitat. — Venezuela.
Male. — The only difference which I can see between this
species and .S". erythronota is the colour of the top of the head
which is metallic golden-green. I have one fine male specimen
which has the whole of the underside metallic golden-green,
but this variety of colour exists also in S. erythronota.
Female. — Less brilliantly coloured than the male, with the
central parts of abdomen and lower parts of flank grayish.
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1 88 Genera of Hn mining Birds.
In one of my specimens the tips of outermost rectrices are
bronzy-red.
My specimens were collected in Caracas, by Doctor Carlos
Rojas.
269. SauCEROTTIA WELLSI, Boucard, Hum. Bird, 1893, vol. iii.,
p. 8.
Wells' Erythronote.
r Erythronote de Wells.
Habitat. — Grenada, " British West Indies."
Male. — Forehead metallic grass-green. Upperside dark
shining green, passing to bronze on lower part of back, rump,
and uppertail-coverts. Tail shining dark purplish-blue.
Underside metallic grass-green. A tuft on flanks, anal region,
and thighs white. Undertail-coverts bronze margined with
gray. Wings purple-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh
colour with black tip.
Total length, yk\x\. Wing, 2^. Tail, \\. Culmen, |-.
Female. — Exactly like the male, but slightly less brilliant.
Centre of anal region grayish.
This species is closely allied to S. erythronota, but can be
easily distinguished from that species by the colour of the
upperside and tail.
It was sent to me, from Grenada, by Mr. Wells.
Types in Boucard's Museum.
270. SauCEROTTIA HOFFMANNI, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein.,
i860, t. iii., p. 60.
Hemithvlaca hoffmanni, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 60.
Hoffmann's Erythronote.
la Saiicerotte d' Hoffmann.
Habitat. — Costa Rica.
Male. — Upperside dark shining green, passing to bronze on
rump, with a bar of purplish-red close to the uppertail-coverts.
Uppertail-coverts and tail shining deep blue. Underside
metallic grass-green. Undertail-coverts shining blue, fringed
with gray. Wings purplish. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh
colour, with black tip.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2^. Tail, i^. Culmen, |.
Genera of Humming Birds. 189
Female. — Exactly like the male, but less brilliant. Abdomen
and flanks green tinged with gray. Tips of lateral rectrices
reddish-bronze. Same size as male.
I collected several specimens of both sexes of this species
at San Jose, Costa Rica, from January to April, 1877.
It was discovered in Costa Rica, by Doctor Hoffmann.
271. Saucerottia SOPHIAE, Bour. and Muls., Ann. Soc. Agr.,
Lyon., 1846, t. ix., p. 318.
Trochihis caligatus, Gould, P.Z.S., 1848, p. 14.
Poh'tmus sophiae, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i. p. log.
Amasilius sophiae, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, p. 78.
Chlorestes sophiae, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 4.
Saucerottia ivar'^zewiczi, Cab. and Heine, Mus. Hein.,
i860, t. iii., p. 38.
Hemithylaca warszewiczi, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 38.
Hemithylaca hraccata, Heine, Journ. fur Ornith., 1863, p.
193-
Ariana Sophiae, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i., p.
328.
Sophia's Erythronote, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 322
I'Ariane de Sophie, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i.,
p. 329.
Ariana warszewiczi, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t.i.,
P- 327-
Warszewicz's Amazili, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
p. 89.
I'Ariane de Warszewicz, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 327.
Habitat. — Columbia and Venezuela.
Male. — The only difference between this species and ^S*.
hoffmanni consists in the general colour of the upperside,
which is darker green, the rump of the same colour, with only
a few purplish-red feathers near the uppertail-coverts, the
wing-coverts are shining green. In S. sophiae they are
reddish bronze. Both species are of the same size. The
female is less brilliant, and has no spots on the rectrices.
igo Genera of Humming Birds.
My specimens of this species were collected at Valencia and
Baranquilla (Columbia), and I have also a large series from
Merida, Venezuela. There is no difference whatever between
them, and the name of H. braccata Heine is not valid.
This species was discovered by Delattre, in Columbia.
This is certainly the species described by Messrs. Mulsant
and Bourcier, and figured by Gould, in volume 5 of his
Monograph, page 322. Hence the priority of S. hoffmanni
for the Costa Rican species.
■^272. Saucerottia SAUCEROTTEI, Delattre and Bourc, Rev.
Zool., 1846, p. 311.
Polytmus saucerottei, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Saucerottia typica, Bon., Consp. Gen Av., vol. i., p. 77.
Chloresfes typica, Reich., Troch. Enum., p. 4.
Erythronota saucerottei, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 321.
Hemithvlaca saucerottei. Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., t. iii.,
p. 38.
Ariana saucerottei, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i.,
p. 321.
Saucerotte's Erythronote, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v.
p. 321.
I'Ariane de Saucerotte, Muls., His. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 331.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Top of head and upper surface dark grass-green ;
under surface luminous green, much lighter than the upper-
parts. Vent white. Undertail-coverts dark bronzy-brown
edged with grayish-white. Wings purple. Uppertail-coverts
and tail steel-black. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour,
tip black.
Total length, 3Hn. Wing, i|. Tail, i|. Culmen, f.
Female. — -Like the male, but not so bright.
This species was discovered in Columbia, by Delattre.
273. Saucerottia cyanifrons, Bourc, Rev. Zool., 1843^
p. 100.
Polyt7nus cyanifrons, Gray, Gen. Birds, 1844-49, ^'^^- ^y
p. 108.
Genera of Humminv Birds. 191
'riialurania cyanifrons, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, p. 77.
Chlorestes cyanifrons, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 4.
Hcmithylaca cyanifrons, Heine, Journ. fur Ornith., 1863,
p. 191.
Ariana cyanifrons, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i.,
P- 332-
Blue-capped Saucerottia, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 223.
la Sauccrotte a tete hlene.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Head deep shining blue. Upperside bronzy-green,
passing to dull bronze on rump. Uppertail-coverts bluish-
bronze. Tail bluish-black. Underside brilliant metallic
grass-green, golden on centre of abdomen in some specimens.
Sides of flanks and thighs white. Undertail-coverts, purplish-
bronze margined with white. Wings purple. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh colour, with black tip.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, \\. Culmen, -f.
Female. — Upperside like that of male, but less brilliant.
Underside metallic wrass-orreen with the centre of abdomen
and sides of flanks gray. Undertail-coverts pale olive
margined with gray.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, 2. Tail, if. Culmen, f.
This species is very common in Columbia, where it was
discovered by M. RielTer.
I have one male specimen with white feathers on head,
neck and throat, as if passing to albinism.
274. Saucerottia nunezi, Boucard, Hum. Bird, 1892, p. 81.
Nunez's Saucerottia.
la Saucerotte de Nuiiez.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Upperside black with purplish reflections. Upper-
tail-coverts purplish, each feather margined with grayish-green.
Tail dark steel-blue. Wings bluish-purple. Throat shining
dark purple, each feather with a white band above the purple,
giving a scaly appearance to that part. Abdomen and flanks
purplish, margined with gray. A patch on each side of flanks,
vent, and tarsal tuft pure white. Undertail-coverts dark
ig2 Genera of Humming Birds.
brownish-green with white margin. Maxilla black. Mandible
flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2. Tail, i^. Culmen, -|.
Female. — Unknown.
Type of species in my collection.
Genus LXXXII. Amazilia, Reichenback, Av. Syst. Nat.,
1849, pi. 39.
Amazilis, Lesson, Ind. Gen. et Syn. Genr. Troch., 1822,
p. 27.
Amazilia, Reich., Avium. Syst. Nat., 1849, p. 39.
AmaziliuS, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i., p. 77.
Pyrrhophaena, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein.,i86o,t. iii.,p.35.
Hemythilaca, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii., p. 37.
Hemistilbon, Gould, Int. Troch., i860,, p. 149.
Eranna, Heine, Journ. fur Ornith., 1863, p. 187.
Eratina, Hein., Journ. fur Ornith., 1863, p. p. 190- 191.
Ariana, Muls. and Verr., Class. Troch., 1865, p. 36.
Myletes, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i., p. 284.
Type. — O. amazili. Lesson.
Bill longer than the head, slightly curved, broad at base,
graduating to an acute point. Feathers of forehead not
projecting on the culmen. Nostrils exposed. Wings long
and pointed. Tail slightly forked, outermost rectrice of the
same length as the middle one, the other three nearly even,
and longer. Tarsi clothed. Sexes nearly alike.
Habitat. — Mexico, Central America, Tres Marias Islands,
Columbia, Ecuador, and Peru.
275. Amazilia amazili. Less., Voy. Coq., 1826, pi. 31.
Ornismya ainazili, Less., Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 27.
Trochilus (Lampornis) amazilia, Tschud. Consp. Av., p. 37.
Polytmus amazili, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Amazilia latirostris, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
P- 77-
Amazilia pristina, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 303.
Genera of Humming Birds. 193
Pyrrhophaena a^nazilia, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii-, p- 35-
Amazilia lessoni, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i.,
p. 293.
Amazili, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 303.
VAmazili de Lesson, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 293.
Habitat. — Peru.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green. Tail pale chestnut, glossed
on the edges and tips of central feathers with greenish-bronze.
Throat and sides of breast metallic emerald-green. Breast
white. Abdomen and flanks rufous. Wings purplish-brown.
Bill flesh colour with black tips.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2|. Tail, if. Culmen, I-.
It is a rare species. It was discovered by Lesson in the
neighbourhood of Lima. My specimens of this species were
also collected near Lima.
276. Amazilia forreki, Boucard, Hum. Bird, 1893, vol. iii.,
p. 7.
Forrer' s Amazili.
r Amazili de Forrer.
Habitat. — Mazatlan.
Male. — Upperside shining golden-green, brownish on head.
Rump and uppertail-coverts chestnut. Median rectrices
purplish-chestnut, passing to reddish bronze at tips, lateral
purplish-chestnut with dark reddish-black edges near the tips,
outermost one chestnut. Throat and sides of neck golden-
green. Breast, abdomen, and vent white. Flanks pale rufous.
Undertail-coverts pale chestnut margined with white. Wings
brown, passing to purple on shoulders. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2\. Tail, \\. Culmen, -1.
I have only one specimen of this new species, which I
bought in San Francisco (California). It was sold to me with
some other birds, as having been collected in Mazatlan, by Mr.
Forrer.
Type in Boucard's Museum.
ig4 Genera of Humming Birds.
277. Amazilia LEUCOPHAEA, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853,
p.p. 10-24.
Pyrrhophaena leucophaea, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein.,
i860, t. iii., p. 35.
White-breasted Amazili, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 306.
l'A?nazili a poitrine blanche, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 291.
Habitat. — Peru.
Male. — Upperside golden-green. Rump and undertail-
coverts rufous. Tail rufous, median feathers edged and tipped
bronze. Throat and sides of neck golden-green. Breast white.
Rest of underside rufous. Wings pale brown. Bill flesh
colour with black tips.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, f.
It is a rare species.
^278. Amazilia alticola, Gould, P.Z.S., i860, p. 309.
Mountain's Amazili, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 304.
r Amazili alticole, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i.,
p. 289.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Adult. — Upperparts bronzy-green, darkest on the head.
Upperparts of throat and sides of neck metallic golden-green.
Rest of underparts white, except flanks which are buff. The
white undertail-coverts are washed with buff. Uppertail-
coverts and tail chestnut, median rectrices tipped with bronzy-
green. Wings purplish-brown. Bill flesh colour, with black
tip. Feet black.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, |.
"Gould, loc. cit."
According to Elliot, specimens vary in their colouration,
and some are almost entirely white beneath, with just a few
feathers of the throat tipped with golden-green.
This rare species was discovered in Ecuador, by Bourcier.
279. Amazilia dumerili, Less., Ois. Mou., SuppL, 1831,
p. 172.
Poly t mus dumerili, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 109.
Genera of Humming Birds. 195
Pyrrliophaena dumerili, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 36.
Dumeril's Amazili, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 305.
I'Amazili de Dumeril, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 288.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — This species is closely allied to the preceding one,
but it has the uppertail-coverts and tail bronzy-green. The
breast is pure white, encircled by metallic green feathers.
Abdomen and flanks rufous. Undertail-coverts white, washed
with pale rufous. Bill flesh colour with black tips.
Total length, 3tin. Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, f.
Female. — Differs bv having- the o-reen feathers of throat and
sides of breast much less bright than the male, the middle of
the abdomen white, and pale rufous tips on lateral rectrices.
It is a rare species. It was dedicated bv Lesson to Dumeril,
Member of the French Institute, and a well-known Scientist.
280. Amazilia GRAVSONI, Lawr., Ann. N.Y., Lye, Nat. Hist.,
1867, p. 404.
Grayson's Amazili, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl.. 1886,
p. 87.
I'Amazili dc Grayson, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 286.
Habitat. — Tres Marias Islands, Mexico.
Male. — -Upperside dark shining golden-green, brownish on
forehead. Uppertail-coverts and tail cinnamon, all the rectrices
tipped with dark bronze, appearing nearly black in certain
lights ; the outermost ones are also edg^ed with bronze on
their external webs, excepting the base. Wings purplish.
Underside cinnamon. Bill flesh colour with black tips.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2\. Culmen, ly^^-.
Female. — Slightly smaller and paler, otherwise like the
male.
This rare species was discovered by Mr. Grayson, and
dedicated to him by Mr. Lawrence.
My specimen, from which the above description is taken,
was collected by Mr. Forrer, in Tres Marias Islands.
196 Genera of Humming Birds.
281. Amazilia cinnamomea, Less. Rev. Zool., 1842, p. 175.
Ornysmia rutila, Delatt., Echo du nionde savant, 1843, p.
io6g.
Trocliilus corallirostris, Bourc. and Muls., Ann. Soc. Agr.
Lyon, 1846, t. ix., p. 328.
Amazilius erytJirorhynchns, Bon. Compt. Rend., 1850,
p. 382.
Amazilius corallirostris, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol.
i., p. 77.
PyrrJiophaena corallirostris, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein.,
i860, t. iii., p. 35.
Eranna cinnamomea, Heine, Journ. fur Ornith., 1863, p. 187.
Coral-billed Amazili, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 307.
VAmazili a poitrine rousse, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 285.
Habitat. — Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
Male. — The only difference between this species and A.
graysoni is in its much smaller size, the tips of rectrices which
are metallic bronze or metallic bronze-green, and the forehead
of the same colour as the rest of the upperside.
The female is slightly paler than the male.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, i^. Culmen, ^\
I think that the discoverer of this species is Delattre, who
communicated it to Lesson.
I have some specimens of this species collected by
Sumichrast, at Tehuantepec, Mexico, and others which I
collected at Punta-Arenas, Costa Rica.
282. Amazilia yucatanensis, Cabot., Proceed. Nat. Hist.,
Boston, 1845, p. 74.
Pyrrhophaena yucatanensis, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861,
P- 157-
Errana yucatanensis, Heine, Journ. fur Ornith., 1863,
p. 187.
Yucatan Amazili, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v. p. 308.
r Amazili du Yucatan, Muls., His. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t.
i., p. 295.
Habitat. — Yucatan, Mexico.
Genera of Humming Birds. 197
Male. — Upperside golden-green. Tail chestnut with bronze
tips, which are scarcely visible on the two outermost feathers.
Throat and breast metallic green, with golden reflections.
Abdomen and under-tail coverts cinnamon. Wings purplish-
brown. Bill flesh colour with black tips.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2|. Tail, if. Culmen, -i-|.
It is a rare species. My specimens were collected by
Gaumer, in Yucatan.
I have also one specimen sent by the same collector, at the
same time, which 1 consider as the female of that species.
It is exactly coloured as the male, but all the underside is
cinnamon as A. cinnamomea ; the tail is exactly like that of
the male w^ith greenish bronze spots at tips of outermost
rectrices ; the external webs of these rectrices are also bronzy-
green.
283. Amazilia cerviniventris, Gould, P.Z.S., 1856, p. 150
Pyrrhophaena cerviniventris, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein.
i860, t. iii., p. 36.
Errana cerviniventris, Heine, Journ. fur Ornith., 1863
p. 187.
Fawn-breasted Amazili, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 309
I' Amazili a ventre de biche, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.
1874, t. i., p. 297.
Habitat. — Mexico.
Male. — Upperside golden-green. Median rectrices dark
rufous margined, and tipped bronze, lateral rufous with ex-
ternal webs and tips bronze. Underside metallic green,
golden on breast and sides of neck. Abdomen pale rufous.
Flanks pale rufous, washed with golden feathers. Undertail-
coverts pale rufous. Wings purplish brown. Bill flesh colour
with black tips.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2%. Tail, i|. Culmen, -ff.
This species was discovered by Mr. Salle and myself, at
Tospam, near Cordoba, Mexico. It is closely allied to
A. yucatanensis, but easily distinguished from that species
by the colour of the abdomen, undertail-coverts, and flanks,
and the tail. In A. yucatanensis, the lateral rectrices are
much narrower, with small bronzy-black tips, instead of large
bronze tips.
ig8 Genera of Humming Birds.
■^284. Amazilia castaneiventris, Gould, p. Z.S., 1856, p. 150.
Chestnut-bellied Aiiiazili , Gould, Mon. Troch., vol.v.,p.3io.
r Aniazili a ventre uiarron.
Habitat.— Qo\\iw\\i\2..
Crown of the head, upper part of the back and shoulders
reddish-bronze ; rump and uppertail-coverts grayish, with a
bronzy lustre ; wings purplish-brown with the exception of
the basal portion of the primaries and secondaries, which are
rufous ; tail dark chestnut tipped with a bronzy lustre, of
great extent and most conspicuous on the centre feathers;
throat, forepart of the neck, breast, and upperpart of the
abdomen shining golden-green ; undersurface of the shoulders,
lower part of the abdomen and undertail-coverts fine chest-
nut-red ; thighs white ; upper mandible brownish-black, under
mandible flesh colour, except the tip, which is brownish-black.
Total length, 3iin. Bill, \. Wing, 2^^. Tail, \\.
" Gould, loc. cit."
This species differs from A cerviniventris, in the much
greater depth of the chestnut colouring of the abdomen,
undertail-coverts and tail, in size it is considerably less than
in that species, being even smaller than A. beryl Una, to which
it offers an alliance in the colouring of the wings ; but from
which it differs in the colouring of its abdomen ; the white
feathers of the thighs are much developed and very conspicuous.
285. Amazilia fuscicaudata, Fras., P.Z.S., 1840, p. 17.
Trochilus riefferi, Bourc, Rev. Zool., 1843, p. 103.
Trochilus aglaiae, Bourc. and Muls., Ann. Soc. Phys. and
Sc. Lyon, 1846, p. '329.
Hylocharis fuscicaiidatus, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i. p. 114.
Amazilius, aglaiae, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i., p.yi'
Trochilus dub 11 si, Bourc, Soc. Agr. Lyon, 1852, p. 141.
Polytmiis aglaiae. Gray, Gen. Birds, 1844-49, '^'o'- i-i P- ^^g.
Saucerottia aglaiae, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 10.
Chlorestes aglaiae, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 4.
Pyrrhophaena riefferi. Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 36.
Pyrrhophaena suavis. Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 36.
Genera of Hunijuing Birds. 199
Hcynithylaca aglaiae, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., 1S60,
t. iii., p. 36.
Errana jacunda , Heine, Journ. fur Ornith., 1863, p. 188.
Rieffer's Amazili, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 311.
I'Arianne de Rieffer, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 317.
Habitat. — Mexico, Central, America, Columbia, and Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside shining bronze-green, with golden re-
flections. Uppertail-coverts reddish-chestnut. Tail chestnut,
all the rectrices more or less margined and tipped bronze. In
some specimens, especially from Costa Rica, and Guatemala,
the margins and tips of rectrices are purplish-black bronze.
Throat and breast brilliant metallic grass-green, golden in some
specimens. Abdomen and flanks pale brown, washed wdth
green feathers. Undertail-coverts rufous. Wings purplish.
Bill flesh colour with black tips. Thighs, and a tuft on each
side of vent white.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2|. Tail, i^. Culmen, ^.
Female. — Less brightly coloured than the male.
This is one of the most common species, and with the
widest range. I have collected many specimens in Guatemala,
Costa Rica, and Panama, and I cannot see the least difference
between these and the specimens which I have from Columbia
and Ecuador. Therefore, I think as Mr. Elliot, that all of
them belong to the same species.
■5^286. Amazilia lawrencei, Elliot, Auk., 1889, pp. 209-210.
Amazilia aeneobniiinea, Chap., Journ. fur Ornith., 1889,
p. 329.
Lawrence's Amazili.
r Amazili de Laivrence.
Habitat. — Columbia ?
Crown of head, neck, back, upperwing-coverts, and upper-
tail coverts dull bronzy-green. Wings purple, base of primaries
and secondaries blackish. Throat, sides of neck, and breast
glittering grass-green; lower part of flanks and abdomen very
dark chestnut-brown ; undertail-coverts cinnamon. Tail bright
chestnut, tips and edges of both webs bluish-black, most
extensive on lateral feathers, reaching on outer webs nearly
200 Genera of Humming Birds.
to their base. Maxilla black, mandible black with a slight
indication of flesh-colour at the base. Feet black.
Length of wing, 2jLin. Tail, \. Culmen, yV- "Elliot loc cit."
This species is easily distinguished from all the others by
its black bill, differently coloured abdomen, and undertail-
coverts.
It was dedicated by Mr. Elliot to the well-known American
Ornithologist, Mr. George N. Lawrence.
The type is in the American Museum of Natural History of
New York.
287. Amazilia viridigaster, Bourc, Rev. Zool., 1843, p. 105.
Hylocharis viridigaster, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850,
vol. i., p. 74.
Saiicerottia viridiventris, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, P- 8-
Hemitliylaca viridiventris, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein.,
i860, t. iii., p. 38.
PyrrJwpJiaena viridigaster, Gould, Int. Troch, 1861, p. 159.
Aria)ia viridigaster, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 320.
Green bellied Aniasili, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 314.
I'Ariane a ventre vert, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t.i., p. 321.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Forehead metallic gfreen. Neck and back shinine
green. Lower part of back and rump, grayish bronzy-brown,
passing into purple on the uppertail-coverts. Tail shining
violet with blue reflections. Underside metallic grass-green,
passing into smoky-bro\\n on lower part of abdomen. Thigh
and tuft on anal region white. Undertail-coverts pale green-
ish-bronze, margined with light buff on some specimens, on
others margined with white. Wings purplish. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 3^in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, f.
Female. — Upperside like the male, but less bright. Flanks
and abdomen smoky-brown, washed with green. Rufous tips
on lateral rectrices.
Bourcier's type is in my collection.
This species was discovered in Columbia, by Mr. Rieffer.
Genera of Humming Birds. 201
■^288. Amazilia iodura, Saucerotte, M.S.
Saucerottia iodura, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, P- 8.
Chlorestes iodurus, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 4.
Hemithylaca iodura, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 39-
Pyrrliophaena iodura, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 59.
Eratiua iodura, Heine, Journ. fur Ornith., 1863, p. 190.
White-vented Ainazili, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
p. 88.
I'Amazili a ventre blanc.
Habitat. — Columbia.
" Capite, coUo, pectore, dorso superiore, tectricibusque
alarum splendide virescentibus, gula paululum albo intermixta ;
alis coeruleo-virescentibus latissime pallide fulvescente-lim-
batis ; cauda splendide purpureo-violaceo ; abdomine fulves-
cente ; crisso albido."
Length, 3" 3". Wing, 2". Tail, i" 2". Culmen, 9".
" Cab. and Hein., loc. cit."
From some specimens compared with the type, and kindly-
sent to me by Count Berlepsch, I am of opinion that this
species is not valid, and is the same as the preceding one,
A . viridigastcr.
^289. Amazilia lucida, Elliot, Ann. and Mag. Nat. Hist., 1877,
p. 404.
Elliot' s Amazili, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886, p. 89.
Le Pyrrhophene brillant, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1878,
t. iv., p. 183.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Adult. — -Crown of the head dark metallic green; upper-
surface shining grass-green, lighter than the head. Upper-
tail-coverts golden-bronze. Throat, breast, abdomen, and
flanks metallic grass-green, a light mouse coloured spot on the
lower part of the abdomen. Thighs white, feathers fluffv.
Undertail-coverts dark bronzy-brown, edged with white.
Wings dark purple. Tail reddish-bronze, darkest in the centre
of the feathers along the shafts, with the tips of the lateral
rectrices bluish-black, their edges reddish-bronze. This bluish-
black colour, almost resolves itself into a subterminal bar,
202 Genera of Hiiiiiniiiig Birds.
and is especially conspicuous on the underside of the tail.
Bill brownish red, flesh colour in life, tip blackish.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, 2^. Tail, ij. Culmen, t-
" Elliot's Synopsis Hum. Birds, p. 223."
Type in Elliot's Museum, now in the Museum of Natural
History, New York.
290. Amazilia edvvakdi, Delatt. and Bourc, Rev. Zool.,
1846, p. 30S.
Polytmus edwardsi, Gray, Gen. Birds, 1844-49, ^o^- i' P- 109.
Saucerottia edwardsi, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, P- ^•
Thaumantias edward, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
P- 255-
Erythronota edivardi, Lavvr., Ann. Lye. N. York, t. vii.,
p. 292.
Wilson's ErytJironota , Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 318.
Le Leucodore d'Edoiiard, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 312.
Habitat. — Panama, Veragua.
Male. — Top of head shining green, bronzy on neck. Back
bronzy-green passing to shining reddish-bronze on rump and
uppertail coverts. Tail bronzy-purple. Throat, breast, and
flanks metallic grass - green passing to golden on flanks.
Abdomen pure white. A tuft of white feathers on sides of
flanks. Thighs white. Undertail-coverts pale rufous bordered
with grayish-white. Wings purple. Maxilla black. Mandible
flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2^. Tail, i|. Culmen, -|.
This fine species was discovered in Panama, by Delattre.
He and Bourcier described and dedicated it to Mr. Edward
Wilson, of Lydstip, near Tenby. Mr. Wilson made a very
fine Ornithological collection during his life, and was a liberal
patron of science.
291. Amazilia niveiventris, Gould, P.Z.S., 1850, p. 164.
Saucerottia niveiventer, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 8.
Chlorestes niveiventris, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 4.
TJiaumantias niveiventer, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,,
P- 255-
Genera of Humming Birds. 203
Hemithvlaca niveiventris, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein.,
i860, t. iii., p. 37.
Erythro)iota niveiventris, Gould, Mon. Troch., 1861, vol.
v., p. 319.
Leiicodora niveiventris., Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. i., p. 313.
White-breasted Erythronote, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v. p.
319-
Le Leucodore a ventre d'un blanc de neige, Muls., Hist,
Nat, Ois. Mou, 1874, t. i., p. 314.
Habitat. — Veragua, Panama.
Male. — Exactly like the preceding species, from which it
differs by the colour of its tail, which is purplish-black, and
the undertail-coverts brownish-bronze, margined with white.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2^-. Tail, i\. Culraen, |^.
This species was discovered in Panama by M. Seemann.
292. Amazili.A. CUPRE1CAUD.4, Salv. and Godm., Ibis., 1884,
p. 452.
Copper-tailed Amazili, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl. 1886,
p. 88.
rAmazili a queue bronzee
Habitat. — Roraima, B. Guiana.
Male. — Top of head brilliant metallic green. Upperside
bronzy-green, passing to coppery-red on rump and uppertail-
coverts. Median and lateral rectrices, dark cinnamon with
purple tips, outermost one cinnamon with reddish-bronze tip.
Underside brilliant metallic green. A patch on flanks and
thighs white. Undertail-coverts cinnamon. Wings purplish.
Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2-i. Tail, i-|. Culmen, -ii.
Female. — Similar to the male, but less brilliant and slightly
smaller. Centre of abdomen dusky-brown. Median and
lateral rectrices tipped with bronze.
This species was discovered in British Guiana by the well-
known collector, Mr. H. Whitely.
T
204 Genei'U of Humming Birds.
293. Amazilia BERYLLlNA, Licht. Preiz. Verz. Thier., 1830,
No. 26.
Ornismya arsinoe, Lesson, vSuppl. Ois. Mou., 1829, pp.
154-156.
Polytmus arsinoe, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 109.
Amaziliits arsinoe, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i., p.
77-
Pyrrhophacna berylinna, Cab. and Hein, IVIus. Hein, i860,
t. iii., p. 36.
Beryl line Amazili, Gould, ]\Ion. Troch., vol. v., p. 312.
Le Pyrrophene d' Arsinoe , Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 304.
Habitat. — Mexico.
Male. — Upperside shining green, golden in certain lights.
Rump and uppertail-coverts bronzy-violet. Median rectrices
purplish-bronze, laterals chestnut-red with purplish-bronze
reflections, outermost chestnut. Throat, breast and flanks
metallic green with golden reflections. A patch of white
feathers on sides of flanks. Lower part of abdomen fawn in
very adult males, in others reddish-gray. Undertail-coverts
rufous margined with white. Primaries and secondaries
chestnut at base, remainder purplish-brown. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 3fin. Wing 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, -^.
Female. — Exactly like the male, but less bright on throat
and breast, and more reddish-gray on abdomen and flanks.
I collected many specimens of this species in Mexico.
^294. Amazilia, Ocai, Gould, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., 1859, vol.
iv., p. 96.
Pyrrhophena ocai. Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860 t., iii.,
p. 36.
Hemistilhon ocai, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 150.
D'Oca's A»iazih\ Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. 5, p. 289.
Le Pyrrophene d' Oca, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 302.
Habitat. Jalapa, Mexico.
Male. — Crown, sides of the head, throat, and breast glitter-
ing grass-green, with a few of the white bases of the
Genera of Humming Birds. 205
feathers showing on the centre of the throat ; back of the
neck, and upper part of the back deep green ; upper and
under wing-coverts, flanks, lower part of the back, uppertail-
coverts, and tail greenish-bronze ; under surface of the base
of the outer tail-feathers, reddish-buff ; wings, purplish-
brown ; base of the secondaries, reddish-buff ; abdomen, pale
brown ; undertail-coverts, light bronze margined with white ;
bill black, lighter beneath ; feet brown (Gould, Mon. Troch).
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2. Tail, i^. Culmen, -j-i-.
This very rare species was discovered near Jalapa, by the
Mexican Naturalist, Mr. Montes de Oca. It was dedicated to
him, by /lould.
295. Amazilia SUMICHRASTI, Salv., Ann and Mag. Nat. Hist.,,
1891, p. 376.
SumicJirasf s A mazili.
I' Amazili de Sumichrast.
Habitat.- — Tehuantepec, S. Mexico.
Male. — Upper surface shining grass-green, darker on the
head, more golden-bronze on the rump and upper tail-coverts ;
throat and breast glittering grass-green, the white bases of
the feathers hardly showing anywhere ; abdomen and flanks
shining grass-green ; undertail-coverts rufous ; tail rich lustrous
coppery-bronze ; bases of the inner primaries and secondaries
chestnut ; maxilla black ; mandible flesh colour, the tip black.
Total length, 3-Sin. Wing, 2-1. Tail, 1-2. Bill, o-g.
In some respects, this species resembles to A. ocai, but the
richer, more coppery colour of the tail, the dull coloured
crown and uniform green throat readily distinguish it.
Type in British Museum " Ex. Coll. Godman and Salvin."
This species was discovered in Mexico, by my late friend,.
Sumichrast.
296. Amazilia mariae, Bourc, Ann. Soc. Agr. Lyon., 1846,.
t. ix., p. 319.
Trochiliis devillei, Bourc, Rev. Zool., 1848, p. 272
Hylocharis mariae^ Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.^
p. 74.
Smaragdites mariae, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1855, p. 7.
2o6 Ge/iera of Hiimmiiig Birds.
Sauce rot fin inaria, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
P- 255-
Clilorestcs, inariae, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1865, p. 4.
Pauychlora inariae, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 49.
Aniazilia diimerili, Salv., Ibis., i860, p. 270.
Era III! a deviliei, Heine, Journ. fur Ornith., 1S63, p. 188.
Deville's Amazili, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. v., p. 313.
Le Pyrrhophcne de Deville, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 306.
Habitat. — Guatemala.
Male. — Head metallic green. Neck and back dark shining
green. Lower part of back and rump reddish-bronze. Upper-
tail coverts dark bluish-purple. Tail brilliant red-purple, with
bluish-purple tips and margins on all the feathers. Under-
side brilliant metallic green. Tuft of white between flanks
and rump. Tibiae enveloped in white down feathers. Under-
tail-coverts rufous with grayish edges. The base of the
primaries and secondaries, both above and beneath, chestnut-
red, rest purplish-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh
colour with black tip.
Total length, 3§-in. Wing, 2\. Tail, \\. Culmen, |-.
Female. — Exactly like the male, but not so brightly coloured,
lateral rectrices chestnut-purple, with a slight gray margin on
tips, undertail-coverts, pale brown edged with white.
This species was discovered in Guatemala, by Delattre.
^297. Amazilia CYANURA, Gould, Mon. Troch, 1S50, vol. v.,
P- 315-
Hcniitlivlaca cvamira, Cab. and Hein, Mus. Hein, i860,
t. iii., p. 38.
PyrrliopJiaena cyamtra, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 60.
Blue-tailed Amazili, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. 5, p. 315.
Le Pvrrliopheiie cvajiure, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 308.
Habitat. — Guatemala, Nicaragua.
Male. — The onlv difference between this species and A
inariae, consists in the colour of the tail and upper and under-
Genera of Humming Birds. 207
tail-coverts which are dark steel blue, the under-coverts
fringed with gray.
Total length, 3^in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i;^. Bill, |.
The type of this species is in the British Museum.
FAMILY IX. HELIANGELIDAE,
OR Family of Sun-Angel Humming Birds.
Size from small in the genus Stegafiura to large in the
genera Panoplites, Clytolaema, and Topaza. Bill of medium
size, curv£d or straight, excepting in the genus Lafresnaya,
in which it is long. Sheath of both maxilla and mandible
smooth. Nasal covers partly exposed. Wings long and
narrow, reaching nearly the end of tail. Outermost primary
in the genera Lafresnaya and Aglaeactis very narrow. Tail
more or less forked. In the genera Erebenna, Aglaeactis,
and Lafresnaya the outermost rectrices are acutely pointed
and curving inwardly. In Stegannra they are long and
ending with spatules. Tibiae more or Jess clothed, as in
many of the species of the preceding family. In many
species the tibiae are so enveloped with downy feathers that
I was inclined to make a special family of them ; but after
careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that it
was better not to do so. Throat usually brilliant. Sexes
usually unlike but not always.
Type: Heliangclus, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 132.
Range — Mexico to Bolivia and South Brasilia.
Genus LXXXIII. Margarochrysis, Reich., Aufz der,
Colib, 1854, p. 1 1.
POLYPLANETA, Heine, Journ. fur Ornith., 1863, p. 182.
Type : T. lanrescens, Gould.
Bill short, stout and straight, slightly longer than the head.
Nostrils covered by frontal plumes. Wings long, narrow and
pointed, reaching nearly the end of tail. Tail short, slightly
forked. Rectrices narrow. Median shortest, the next one
slightly longer, the rest slightly longer than the last one, and
of the same length. Tarsi partly clothed. Sexes unlike in
colouration of plumage.
Habitat — Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
2o8 Genera of Hni/uning Birds.
298. Margarochrvsis aurescens, Gould, P.Z.S., 1846,
p. 88.
Polvtmus aurescens, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Lanipornis aurescens, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. 1.,
p. 72.
Catnpylopterus aurescens, Bon. Rev. and Mag, Zool., 1854)
p. 250.
Clytolaema aurescens, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 250.
Banded Ruby, Gould, Mon. Troch, vol. iv., p. 250.
Le Clytoleme a bande bletie sur le front , Muls. Hist. Nat.,
Ois. Mou. 1876, t. ii., p. 225.
Habitat. — Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Male. — Forehead metallic greenish-blue, terminating- in a
point on the crown. Upperside dark green passing to shining
green on the rump and undertail-coverts. Median rectrices
tronze-green, laterals chestnut-red tipped and margined with
bronze-green. Chin black. Throat glittering green, golden
on the sides. Breast deep rufous. Abdomen, flanks, and
tindertail coverts dark green, golden in some specimens.
Vent grayish-white. Wings purple. Bill black.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2\. Tail, \\. Culmen, -|.
Female. — Upperside dark shining green. Median rectrices
bronze-green, laterals chestnut tipped and margined with
bronze-green, outermost ones chestnut, pale at tips. Chin
brownish-black. Throat metallic golden-green. Breast
rufous. Flanks and abdomen golden-green. Vent grayish-
white. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2^. Tail, \\. Culmen, -1.
Type of female in my collection.
I have specimens of both sexes of this extremely rare
species from Pebas. They were collected by Mr. Hauxwell.
I have also two male specimens collected by Buckley, in
Ecuador and in Bolivia.
It is a genus quite distinct from Clytolaema.
Genus LXXXIV. Clytolaema, Gould, Int. Troch., p. 134.
Hei.iodoxa, Reich., Aufz. der Colib, 1853, p. 9.
Phaiolaima, Reich., Aufz. der Colib, 1853, p. 9.
Genera of H umming Birds. 209
Phaeolema, Gould, Mon. Troch., 1858,!. iv., pi. 268.
Type : T. rtibineus, Gmelin.
Bill stout, straight, longer than the head. Nostrils covered
by frontal plumes. Wings long, pointed, reaching the end of
tail. Tail slightly forked, median rectrices shorter, laterals
very slightly and gradually longer. Tarsi partly clothed.
Hind toe and nail shorter than fore toe and nail. Sexes
unlike. I have united the Genus PhaiOLAIMA to ClytOLAEMA
being unable to see any difference betweeri them.
Habitat. — Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador.
299. Clytolaema rubinea, Gmel. Syst. Nat., 1788, vol. i.,
P- 493-
Trochilus obsciirns, Gmel. Syst. Nat., 1778, p. 495.
Trochilus riijicaudatiis, Vieill. Nouv. Diet. vol. xxiii.,p. 422.
Ornismva rubinea, Less. Ois. Mouch., 1829, p. 146.
Mellisuga rubinea, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Heliomaster rubineus, Vieill. Ois. Dores., pi. 27.
Heliodoxa rubinea, Reich., Aufz. der Colib, 1853, P- 9-
Calotlwrax rubineus, Burm. Th. Bras., 1856, vol. ii., p. 340.
Brazilian Ruby, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 249.
Le Clytoleme rubis-emeraude, Muls., Hist. Nat., Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. ii., p. 228.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Forehead brilliant metallic green, terminating in a
point on the crown. Rest of crown and nape bronze-green.
Rest of upperside reddish-golden. Median rectrices bronze;
with a line of rufous along the shaft of external web, termin-
ating gradually before reaching the tips. Laterals deep chest-
nut tipped and margined on external webs with blackish
bronze-green. Throat metallic ruby-red appearing black on
chin in certain lights. Spot behind the eye white. Breast
and sides of neck shining metallic emerald-green. Abdomen
and flanks dull golden-green, showing the gray base of
feathers. Undertail-coverts orolden-ofreen edored with rufous.
Wings purplish-brown, base of inner webs of secondaries
rufous. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2. Culmen, -1.
210 Genera of Humming Birds.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Underside rufous, paler
on throat. Flanks and sides of breast sparingly washed with
golden-green. Lateral rectrices paler chestnut than in male,
with tips pale buff. Rest of plumage like the male.
This species is common in Brazil.
Type of Heliomaster rubineiis, Vieillot, in my Collection.
300. Clytolaema RUBINOIDES, Bourc. and Muls., Ann. Soc.
Agri. Lyon., 1846, p. 322.
Mellisuga ruhinoides, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Heliomaster ruhinoides, Bon. Consp. Gen Av., 1850, p. 70.
Phaiolaima ruhinoides, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 9.
Heliodoxa ruhinoides, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 6.
Phaeolaema granadensis, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein.,
i860, t. iii., p. 30.
Lilac Throat, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 268.
le Phaeoleme ruhinoide, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,.
t. ii., p. 222.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Head dark grass-green, with the front and a line in
the centre of the crown brilliant metallic green. Upperside
dark green. Uppertail-coverts bronze, coppery in some
specimens. Tail bronzy-green. Shafts of rectrices reddish-
orange. Chin and sides of neck shining green. Spot behind
the eye white. Centre of throat metallic purple. Underside
dark buff glossed with green on sides of breast and flanks.
Undertail-coverts pale green, margined with buff. Base of
inner web of secondaries and outer web of first primary
rufous. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2. Culmen, i|.
Female. — Differs from the male by its throat, gray minutely
and profusely spotted with green, and a minute pale buff
spot on tips of lateral rectrices. It is also slightly smaller.
This species is common in Columbia.
301. Clytolaema aequatorialis, Gould, Mon. Troch, 1860^
vol. iv., p. 269.
Phaeolema ruhinoides, Selater, P.Z.S., 1859, p. 145.
Equatorial Lilac-throat, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. 4, p 269,
Genera of Humtning Birds. 2ii
le Phaeoleme de r Equateur, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. 2, p. 223.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Very closely allied to the preceding species, but
larger. It has no metallic feathers on the crown of the head,
which is dark green. The metallic spot of throat is of a rose
colour, between purple and ruby.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2|^. Tail, 2. Culmen, i|.
Female. — Like the male, excepting the throat, which is
pale rufous, spotted with green.
Total length, 4iin. Wing, 2\. Tail, i|^. Culmen, \.
My specimens were collected in Ecuador, by Buckley.
^302. Clytolaema cervinigularis, Salv,. Ann. Mag. Nat.
Hist., 1891, p. 377.
Phaeolema cervinigularis, Salv., Ann., Mag. Nat. Hist.,
i89i,p. 377.
Rosy-throat.
le Phaeoleme a gorge rose.
Habitat. — Ecuador ?
Male. — Similar to O. rubinoides, as to the colour of the
crown, which has a central glitlering green stripe. In size, it
equals O. aequatorialis, but differs from that species in the
colour of the crown, and from both, in having the chin pale
chestnut, like the sides of the throat, with hardly a trace of
green.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2-g. Tail, 2. Bill, 1-3.
Only two specimens are known, one " Ex Gould Coll.," and
the other, from Mess. Godman and Salvin Museum, both now
in the British Museum.
Genus LXXXV. Panoplites, Gould, Mon. Troch., 1854,
pt. 8.
BoiSSONEAUA, Reich., Aufz des Col., 1854, p. 1 1 (descrnulla).
Galenia, Muls. and Verr., Class. Troch., 1865, p. 47.
CallidicE, Muls. and Verr., Class. Troch., 1865, p. 65.
Alosia, Muls., Ann. Soc. Lynn. Lyon., 1875, vol. xxii.,
p. 213.
212 Genera of Hunnning Birds.
Type : P. flavescens, Loddiges.
Bill stout, straight, slightly longer than the head. Nostrils
exposed. Wings long, pointed, reaching the end of tail.
Tail forked, rectrices wide, the middle ones shorter, lateral
and outermost ones gradually longer. Size large. Tarsi
clothed. Sexes similar in plumage.
Range. — Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, and Peru.
303. Panoplites flavescens, Lodd, P.Z.S., 1832, p. 7.
Ornisniya paradisea, Boiss, Rev. Zool., 1840, p. 6.
Mellisuga flavescens, Gray, Gen., Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Amazilia flavescens, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i,p. 78.
Boissoineaiia flavescens, Reich., Troch., Enum., p. 8.
Panoplites flavescens, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. iii.
Yellowf routed Panoplites, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii.,
p. 1 1 1.
le PaJioplite flavescent, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t- ii, p- 335-
Habitat. — Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Male. — Crown of head and throat brilliant golden-green.
Upperside shining dark green. Uppertail-coverts purplish-
bronze. Median rectrices greenish-bronze. Laterals light
buff, margined and tipped with greenish-bronze. Sides of
throat and breast dark green, appearing black in certain
lights. Flanks and abdomen green, edged with grayish buff.
Vent and line on sides of flanks white. Undertail-coverts
pale buff with light green in centre. Base of secondaries,
outer w^eb of first primary, and underwing-coverts chestnut.
Wings purple-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 45in. Wing, 3. Tail, 2\. Culmen, f .
Female. — Like the male without the bright metallic colour
of head and throat, which are dark green.
I have specimens of this species from Columbia, Ecuador
and Merida, " Venezuela."
304. Panoplites matthewsi, Bourc, P.Z.S., 1847, P- 43-
Mellisuga matthewsi, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Heliodoxa matthewsi, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 9.
Genera of Humming Birds. 213
Boissonneaua matthewsi, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 8.
Panoplites matthewsi, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 112.
Matthew's Panoplites, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 112.
le Clytoleme de Matthews, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. ii., p. 231.
Habitat. — Ecuador, Peru.
Ma/e.—Hea.d and throat brilliant metallic golden-green.
Upperside dark golden-green, coppery-bronze on lower
part of uppertail- coverts. Median rectrices greenish-bronze.
Laterals cinnamon, tipped with greenish-bronze. Spot behind
the eye buff. Underside deep chestnut-red, washed with
erolden-ofreen feathers on flanks. Anal regrion white. Thighs
and undertail-coverts buff. Wings purphsh-brovvn ; base of
inner webs of secondaries, and web of first primary chestnut-
red. Bill black.
Total length, 4Hn. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2. Culmen, ^.
This rare species was dedicated by Loddiges to his traveller,
Mr. Matthews, who died of fever in South America.
305. P.A.NOPLITES JA'^DINEI, Bourc, Compt. Rend., 185 1,
t. xxii., p. 187.
F/orisnga jardinei, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 14.
Panoplites Jardinei, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. li., p. iio.
Jardine's Panoplites, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. iio.
le Panoplite de Jardine, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii., p. 334.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Crown of head brilliant metallic dark blue with
purplish reflections. Rest of head and neck velvety-black.
Rest of upperside brilliant metallic bluish-green. Uppertail-
coverts and median rectrices purple-bronze. Laterals white,
margined and tipped with purplish-bronze. Chin very dark
blue. Throat and sides of neck velvety-black. Breast and
abdomen dark brilliant metallic purple-blue. Sides of breast
and flanks glittering green. Undertail-coverts purplish-black
edged with grayish-white. Upper wing-coverts shining
golden-green. Wings purplish-brown, inner webs of
secondaries, outer web of first primary, and under wing-
coverts chestnut. Bill black.
Total length, 4! in. Wing, 3. Tail, 2. Culmen, f.
214 Genera of Humming Birds.
This splendid species was discovered in Ecuador by Bourcier,
who dedicated it to Sir William Jardine, the celebrated
Ornithologist. My specimens were collected in Ecuador, by
Buckley.
Genus LXXXVI. Topaza, Gray, List. Gen. Birds, 1840,
P- 13-
POLYTMUS, Boie. Isis., i83i,p. 545.
Lampornis, Reich., Syst. Av. Nat., 1849, t- xxxix.
Type: T. pella,\jix\w€.
Bill stout, curved and acutely pointed, longer than the head.
Wings long reaching the tips of lateral rectrices. Tail
pointed. Median rectrices of the same length as outermost
ones. Eeather next to the middle one, narrow and
elongated, lu ice as long as the longest lateral, and crossing
each other at the tips of the other rectrices, the two next to the
outermost, slightly and gradually longer than the middle and
outermost ones. Tarsi bare. Feet large. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Guiana and Rio Negro on the Amazon.
306. Topaza Pella, L., Syst. Nat., 1766, vol. i, p. 189.
Trochilus paradiseus, L., Syst. Nat., 1766, vol. i, p. 189.
Falcinelliis gutture viridi, Klein., Aves, N. xv., p. 103.
Polytmus surinamensis, Briss. Orn., t. iii., p. 690.
Certhia surinamensis, Spal., Vog., t. i., p. 13.
De Topaz Kehlige Kolibri, Schmid., Vog., t. xlviii., p. 61.
Colibri a longue queue de Cayenne, Buff, Hist. Nat. Gis., t.
vi., p. 46.
Lampornis pella, Jard, Nat. Libr. Hum. Birds, vol. ii., p. 155.
Topaz Humming Bird, Shaw, Zool., Misc., pi. 513.
Crimson Topaz, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 66.
Le Colibri-topaze, Muls., Hist. Nat. Gis. Mou., 1875, t. ii.,
p. 124.
Habitat. — Guiana.
Male. — Head, lores, and a broad line encircling the throat
jet-black. Upperside shining purple-red, changing to orange-
red on rump. Uppertail-coverts shining gold. Median
Genera of Humming Birds. 215
rectrices shining gold, greenish at tips, next one on each side,
dark pur^^le passing to brownish-black on the elongated parts,
the other three, including outermost one, reddish-buff. Throat
glittering metallic gold with topaz hue in the centre. Lower
part of throat, abdomen, and flanks metallic crimson. Wings
dark purple; inner primaries, excepting the tips and the
secondaries, cinnamon. Bill black.
Total length, yfin. Wing, 3|. Tail, 3^. Culmen, i.
Female. — Upperside shininggreen with bronze tinge. Upper-
tail-coverts shining green. Median rectrices dark greenish
bronze at base, passing to purplish-black at tips, the two next
purplish-black with buff tip on the last, the two outermost
ones purplish at base, rest buff. Underside shining green
with golden tinge. Centre of throat metallic-red. Wings
purplish-brown. Underwing-coverts chestnut. Bill black.
Total length, 5|in. Wing, 2|^. Tail, 2. Culmen, i.
This handsome species is not rare in Guiana. It frequents
the densest parts of the tropical forests, near the rivers.
307. TOPAZA PYRA, G'-'uld, P.Z.S., 1846, p. 85.
Fiery Topaz, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 67.
le Colibri pvra, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875, t. ii.,
p. 128.
Habitat. — Rio Negro, Upper Amazon.
Male. — Head and neck velvety-black. Upperside including
upperwing-coverts glittering red, passing to orange-red on
rump. Uppertail and undertail-coverts, luminous golden-green.
Median rectrices bronze-green, darker at tips. Laterals,
including the elongated ones, deep purple. Throat brilliant
golden-green, bright orange-topaz in centre. A broad band
of velvetv-black on breast, and sides of neck encircling the
throat. Lower part of breast, abdomen, and flanks, metallic
fiery-red. Underwing-coverts, deep buff. Wings, bronn
with a bronzy tinge. Bill black.
Total length, 7fin. Wing, 3I. Tail, 4-|. Culmen, f
Female. — Similar to that of T. pella ; but has the lateral
rectrices dark violet, the inner webs of the external feathers
rufous, and the medians, greenish-bronze at base, with tips
violet-black.
This species is extremely rare. It was discovered by Mr.
Thirion, on the Upper Rio Negro.
2i6 Genera of Humming Birds.
Lately, Buckley sent some specimens, which he collected on
the Upper Amazon.
My specimens were collected by him.
Genus LXXXVII. Lamprolaema, Reich., Aufz. def
Colib., 1853, p. 9.
Type : O. rliami, Lesson.
Bill straight, slender, with tip acute, and about the length
of the head. Feathers of forehead projecting on culmen and
partially hiding the nostrils. Wings long, ample, reaching
the end of tail. Tail long, and forked, rectrices broad. Median
shortest, laterals slightly, and gradually longer, pointed at tips.
Feet large. Tarsi clothed. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Mexico and Guatemala.
308. Lamprolaema rhami. Less., Rev. Zool., 1838, p. 315.
Mellisuga rliami, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i, p. 112.
Lampornis rliami, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, p. 72.
Delattria rhami, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 253.
De-Rliam's Garnet, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii, p. 61.
le Lamprolcme de Rham, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,.
t. ii., p. 2 [8.
Habitat. — Mexico and Guatemala.
Male. — Upperside shining green, golden in some speci-
mens on back, rump, and uppertail-coverts. Tail purple. A
spot behind the eye white. Throat metallic amethyst-red,
surrounded with velvety-black. Breast brilliant metallic dark
blue. Rest of underside blackish-brown washed with green.
Undertail-coverts purplish-brown washed with green. Greater
wing-coverts, secondaries, and basal two-thirds of primaries,,
chestnut-red with brownish tips, remainder purplish-brown.
Bill black.
Total length, 4-|in. Wing, 3. Tail, 2\. Culmen, ii.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Underside grayish-
brown washed sparingly with green on sides of breast and
flanks. Very adult specimens have in the centre of throat a
spot of metallic amethyst-red feathers. Tail purple, with tips
of the two outermost ones dark gray.
Genera of Humming Birds. 217
Total length, 4111. Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, -1-i.
Yoitncr Male. — Scarcely out of nest, has the colouration of
an adult male, the wings longer than the tail and the chin
black.
Total length, 3.2in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i\. Culmen, y^^.
This very fine species was discovered by Delattre.
I have collected fine series of both sexes in the temperate
and cold countries of Mexico, where it is abundant.
Genus LXXXVIII. Coeligena, Less., Ind. and Syn. Ois.
Gen. Troch, 1832, p. iS.
Type : — O clemenciae, Lesson.
Bill straight, longer than the head. \\^ings long reaching
the end of tail. Tail ample. Rectrices broad, rounded, and
of even size. Laterals in both sexes, broadly tipped with
white. Tarsi clothed. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Mexico.
309. Coeligena clemenciae. Less.. Ois. Mouch., 1829,
p. 216.
Lanipornis clemenciae, Less., Tratie. Ornith., 1831, p. 279
Mellisiiga clemenciae. Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Delattria clemenciae, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, p. 70.
Bhie-throated Cazique, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 60.
le Coeligene de C.lemence, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 181.
Habitat. — Mexico.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green, brownish on rump. Upper-
tail-coverts greenish-black. Tail purplish-black, the two
outermost rectrices broadly tipped with white. Throat
metallic azure-blue. Lines from maxilla under the eye, and
one behind, white. Ear-coverts brown. Underside dark
ashy-gray, washed with green on sides of throat, breast, and
flanks. Vent white. Undertal-coverts greenish-gray edged
with white. Wings silky-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5^sin. Wing, 3. Tail, 2|. Culmen, i.
2i8 Genera of Humming Birds.
Female. — Upperside like the male. Underside gray spar-
ingly washed with green feathers on breast and flanks.
Total length, ^^V\\-\. Wing, 2%. Tail 2. Culmen, i.
Young Male. — ^Coloured like the female with a yellowish-
grey throat.
This species was dedicated by Lesson to his wife, Mrs.
Clemence Lesson, daughter of Mr. Dumont de Sainte Croix,
author of the Ornithological Notices in the Dictionary of
Natural Sciences.
It is common in Mt^xico, where I collected many specimens
in the hieh lands of that country.
Genus LXXXIX. Delattria, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850^
vol. i., p. 70.
ChariE-SSA, Heine, JoLirn. fur Ornith., 1863, p. jyS.
HiMELiA, Muls., Cat. Ois. Mouch., 1875, p. 7.
Type : O. henrica, Lesson.
Bill short, straight, scarcely longer than the head. Wings
long, reaching the end of the tail. Tail very slightly forked,
median rectrices slightly shorter than the lateral, all of them
pointed at tips. Tarsi clothed. Sexes unlike.
Hahilat. — Mexico, Guatemala and Nicaragua.
This genus was dedicated by Bonaparte, to Delattre, the
celebrated Traveller Naturalist.
310. Delattria henrici. Less, and Delatt. Rev. Zool,
1839, p. 17.
Topaza lienrici, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. no.
Lamprolaema lienrici, Reich., Aufz. derColib, 1853, p. g.
Coeligena henrici, Cab. and Hein, Mus. Hein, 1S60, t. iii.,
p- 15-
Chariessa henrici, Heine, Journ. fur Ornith., 1863, p. 178.
He?iri Delattrc's Casique, Gould, Mon Troch., vol. ii.,
p. 62.
le Coeligene de Henri, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 183.
Habitat. — Mexico, Guatemala.
Genera of Humming Birds. .219
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green passing into brownish-
purple on rump. Uppertail-coverts and tail silky black with
a purplish tinge. Throat metallic lilac-red. Behind the eye,
a stripe of white. Ear-coverts black. Underside dark gray
washed with greenish-bronze feathers on sides of throat,
breast, and flanks. Undertail-coverts dark bluish-bronze
margined with gray. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4iin. Wing, 2%. Tail, 2. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green, brownish on head. Tail
purplish-black, laterals broadly tipped with gray. Underside
brownish-gray, buffy on throat. Smaller than male.
This rare species was discovered by Delattre, and dedicated
by him and Lesson, to Henri Delattre, brother of the former.
I have collected a fine series of this species in the highlands
of Mexico. It takes its food chiefly on the flowers of orchids
and bromeliacae, so common on the oak and pine trees.
*3ii. Delattria makgaritae, Salv. and Godm. Ibis, 1889
p. 239.
Ma rga r ite 's Cazique,
le Cacique de Marguerite,
Habitat. — Omilteme, in Sierra Madre del Sur, Mexico,.
Pacific side.
Male. — D. henrici, affinis, sed gutture violaceo (nee
rosaceo) facile distinguenda.
This rare species was dedicated to Mrs. Herbert Smith, by
Messrs. Godman and Salvin.
Type in the British Museum.
312 Delattria viridipallens, Bourc. and Muls., Ann. Soc.
Lyon., 1846, p. 321.
Polytmns viridipallens, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Delattria viridipallens, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, p. 70.
Agyrtria viridi-pallens, Reich., Aufz. der Colib, 1853, p. 10.
Thaumantias viridi-pallens, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool.,.
1854, P- 255.
Chariessa viridipallens, Heine, Journ. fur Ornith., 1863,
p. 178.
U
220 Genera of Humming Birds.
Coeligeua viridipallens, Mul., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
vol. i., p. 185.
Green-tliroated Cazique, Gould, Mon.lVoch., vol. ii., p. 63.
^le Coeligene vert d'eaii, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
vol. i., p. 185.
le Cacique, du Guatemala.
Habitat. — Guatemala.
Male. — Top of head metallic dark green. Upperside
bronzy-green changing to coppery-green on the rump.
Median rectrices brownish-gray with purplish reflections.
Laterals gray. Throat pale metallic green. Stripe behind the
eye white. Ear-coverts brownish-green. Breast white.
Abdomen gra3'ish-white with a rufous tinge. Sides of breast
and flanks shining green, washed with gray on the latter.
Undertail-coverts greenish-gra}^ edged with pale gray. Wings
purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 25. Tail, i~}. Culmen, |-.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Underside white, washed
with green on sides of breast and flanks. Rest of plumage
like the male.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2|. Tail, \~. Culmen, |.
This species was discovered in Coban, Guatemala, by
Delattre.
Thetvpesare now in the New York Museum of Natural
History'(Ex. Coll. Elliott).
^313. Delattria SYBILLE, Salv and Godm. Ibis, 1892, p. 327.
Nicaragiian Cazique.
le Caciqtte du Nicaraqua.
Habitat. — -Matagalpa " Nicaragua."
Male. — D. viridipallenti proxime affinis, sed pectore et
hypochondriis viridibus nee albis gula fere concoloribus ;
tectricibus subcaudalibus et rectricibus pallide griseis, et dorso
imo viridi nee cupreo tincto, facile distinguenda.
Long tota, 4-5, poll. Angl., alae, 2-6, candal, rectr med, 1-3,
rect. lat., 1-7.
Female. — Unknown.
This species is closely allied to D. viridipallens. It was
discovered at Matagalpa, Nicaragua, by Mr. W. B. Richardson.
Genera of Humming Birds. 221
Genus XC. Oreopyra, Gould, Int. Troch., 1S61, p. 141.
Type : O. leiicaspis, Gould.
Bill short, stout, straight, scarcely lono-er than the head.
Wings long, reaching nearly the end of the tail. Tail long,
forked. Median rectrices the shortest, lateral and outermost
ones slightly and gradually longer, and pointed. Tarsi clothed.
Feet small. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Guatemala, Costa Rica, Veragua.
314. Oreopyra leucaspis, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol.iv., p. 264.
White-throated Oreopyra , Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p.
264.
rOreopyre a ororge blanciie, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1878, t. iv., p. 161.
Habitat. — Chiriqui.
Male. — Top of head brilliant metallic siLvery-green. Upper-
side shining green, golden in some lights. Uppertail-
coverts dark shining green. Tail bluish-black. Throat silky-
white. Stripe behind the eve white. Breast and upper part
of abdomen brilliant metallic green. Abdomen and flanks
grayish-brown. Undertail-coverts brownish-green, edged with
white. Wings purple-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2f. Tail, \~. Culmen, f.
Fejnale. — Probably like the male, but paler in colouration.
Contrary to the opinion of many authors, I think that the
female of this species is not buff underside. However,
until I can ascertain if I am right or wrong, I shall give the
description of the bird which I have in my collection, sent to
me by Arce, as a female.
Upperside golden-green. Uppertail-coverts shining green.
Median rectrices bronze-green. Laterals bronze-green at base, '
passing to bluish-black with broad white tips on the two
outermost ones. Line behind the eye white. Ear-coverts
black. Underside reddish-buff. Bill black.
This rare species was discovered by Mr. Warzewicz, on the
Volcano of Chiriqui, Veragua.
222 Genera of Humming Birds.
315. Oreopvra cinereicauda, Lawr., Ann. N.Y. Lye. Nat.
Hist., vol. viii., p. 485.
Grey-tailed Hitmniing-bird, Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl.,
1886, p. 10.
I'Oreopyre a queue cendree, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1878, t. iv., p. 165.
Habitat. — Costa Rica.
Male. — V^ery much like the preceding species, from which
it differs only by the tail, which is longer and ashy-white with
dark tips.
This extremely rare species was discovered by Mr. Garcia,
near Cartago, Costa Rica. I have only one specimen which I
killed at Navarro, Costa Rica, in May, 1877.
Female. — Unknown, although it has been described as
O. castaneiventris, by Lawrence ; but I am in doubt about it
as for the female of O. leucaspis.
316. Oreopvra heaiileuca, Salv., P.Z.S., 1864, p. 584.
Oreopyra hemileuca, Boucard, P.Z.S., 1878, p. 6g.
Cocligena hemileuca, Elliot, Syn. H. Birds, 1879, p. 31.
White-bellied Cacique, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
I'Oreopyre a gorge d'un lilas violace, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1878, t. iv., p. 167.
Habitat. — Costa Rica.
Male. — Top of head brilliant metallic green. Neck dark
green, black in certain lights. Back dark shining green
passing to golden on rump and uppertail-coverts. Median
rectrices bronze-green. Laterals bronze-green, darker near the
tips which are whitish-gray. Chin and sides of throat
metallic green. Throat metallic amethyst. Breast and
abdomen pure white. Sides of breast and flanks golden-
green. Undertail-coverts pale greenish-brown in centre,
edged with white. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4|in. Wings, 2|. Tail, if. Culmen, |-.
Female. — Same as the male, excepting the throat which is
white, spotted with green.
This beautiful and exceedingly rare species was discovered
by Arce, at Turrialba, Costa Rica.
Genera of Hiinnning Birds. 223
I collected two male specimens at Naranjo, Costa Rica, in
April, 1877.
317. Oreopyra calolaema, Salv., P.Z.S., 1864, p. 584.
Metallura castaneiventris, Reich., Aufz. der Colib, 1853,
P-8.
Anfliocephala castaneiventris, Gould. Mon. Troch., vol. iii.,
p. 203.
Purple-tJiroated Humming-bird, Gould, Mon. Troch.,
Suppl., 1886, p. g.
I'Oreopyre a queue d'un bleu d'acier, Muls., Hist. Nat.,
Ois. Mou., 1878, t. iv., p. 165.
Habitat. — Veragua.
Male. — Top of head brilliant metallic silvery-green. Upper-
side dark shining bronzy-green. Uppertail-coverts dark
shining green. Tail bluish-black. Throat metallic violet-red.
White line behind the eye. Auriculars very dark green,
appearing almost black. Breast shining green, passing to
golden-green on flanks. Abdomen brown. Undertail-coverts
dark green, margined with grayish-white. Wings purplish-
brown. Bill black.
Total length, ^\\r\. Wing. 2\. Tail, ItV. Culmen, |-.
Female. — Upperside shining grass-green. Median rectrices
bronze-green. Laterals bronze-green at base, passing to bluish-
black, the two outermost ones tipped with grayish-white.
Underside reddish-buff. Undertail-coverts brownish-green,
margined with gray or buff. Wrings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2^. Tail, i\. Culmen, f.
This fine species was discovered by Arce, in Veragua, and
it is to this species, and to the next, that I attribute all the
reddish-buff females.
318. Oreopyra pectoralis, Salv., Ann. Mag., Nat. Hist.,
1891, P- 377-
Oreopyra calolaema, Boucard, P.Z.S., 1878, p. 6g.
Lilac throated Humming-Bird.
r Oreopyre a gorge lilas.
Habitat. — Costa Rica.
Male. — Similar to that of O. calolaema, in all respects.
224 Genera of Humming Birds.
except that the breast, when viewed from in front, is nearly
black, and not glittering green.
Total length, 45in. Wing, 2%. Tail, i^. Culmen, ^.
Young Male. — Has the plumage of the adult male, with
only a few metallic feathers on throat.
1 collected a fine series of this handsome species in 1877,
at Navarro, Rancho redondo, and on the Volcano of Irazu,
Costa Rica.
I am of the same opinion as Mr. Salvin, that it can be con-
sidered as a distinct species of O.calolaema , among which it
has been improperly mixed by myself and others.
Genus XCI. Warszewiczia, Nov. Gen.
Type : H. viola, Gould.
Bill straight, slender, shorter than the head. Feathers of
forehead projecting on culmen, and covering the nostrils.
Wings moderately long, reaching between the second and
third lateral rectrices. Tail long and much forked in males,
median rectrices broad and shortest, the two next gradually
longer, the third lateral, one fourth longer than the second,
and the outermost one twice as long as the medians. Tarsi
partially clothed. Sexes similar.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
319. Warszewiczia viola, Gould, P.Z.S., 1853, p. 61.
Parzudulxia viola, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 12.
Heliotrypha viola, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 241.
Heliotryphon viola, Cab. and Heine, Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 74.
Viola Star-frontlet, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 241.
I'Heliotryphe violette, Muls., Hist. Nat., Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. g8.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Forehead luminous dark green. Upperside dark
shining green with golden reflections, when viewed from
behind. Median rectrices bronze-green, the two next bronze-
green on outer webs, with tips purplish-black, outermost
one purplish-black, with a very slightly marked green-bronze
tip. Throat metallic amathyst with purplish reflections.
Genera of Hummincr Birds. 225
Breast luminous bluish-orreen. Flanks and abdomen shininor
green. Vent rufous. Undertail-coverts green, edged with
rufous. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2f. Tail, 2\. Culmen, \.
Female.^ — Coloured like the male, but not so brilliant, the
luminous feathers of forehead are of a lig-hter crreen. The
throat IS dark green, appearing brownish-black in certain
lights, \\ ith the centre metallic bluish-violet, the lower part of
the abdomen and undertail-coverts rufous with the centre of
feathers green.
Total length, ^\\\\. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2\. Culmen, \.
This fine species was discovered in Ecuador by Mr,
Warszewicz, to whom we are indebted for many new species^
of humming birds, chiefly from 'Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia,
Veragua, etc. Being sufficiently distinct in generic forms
from Heh'otrypha, I have made with it a new genus, which I
have named Warszewiczia, in memory of that eminent Collector
and Naturalist.
Genus XCII. Heliotrypha, Gould, Lnt. Troch., 1861,
p. 131.
Parzudakia, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 12.
Heliotrvphon, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii.,
p. 74.
NODALIA, Mulsant, Cat. Ois. Mou., 1875, p. 23.
Helymus, Muls., Cat. Ois. Mou., 1875, p. 23.
Type : T. exor-tis, Frazer.
Bill straight, slender, about the length of the head. Wings
long, nearly reaching the end of tail. Tail long and forked.
Rectrices broad and rounded at tips, median shortest, lateral
and outermost ones gradually longer. Tarsi partially clothed.
Hind toe shorter than the middle one. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Colombia and Ecuador.
320. Heliotrypha exortis. Eraser, P.Z.S., 1840, p. 14.
Ornismya parzudaki, Long, and Parz., Rev- Zool., 1840,
p. 72.
Mellisuga parzudaki, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
226 Genera of Humming Birds.
Hcliangeliis parzudaki, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850,
vol. i., p. 76.
Eriopus exortis, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, p. 80.
Parzudakia dispar, Reich. Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 12.
Heliotrypha parzudaki, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 252.
Hcliotryplion parzudaki, Cab. and Hein. Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 74.
Parzudaki's Star-frontlet, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv,,
p. 240.
r Heliotryphe de Parzudaki, Muls., Hist., Nat. Ois, Mou.,
1876, t. iii., p. 96.
Habitat. — Colombia, and Ecuador.
Male. — -Spot on forehead luminous green. Upperside
shining dark green, with a bronzy tinge on head and upper-
tail-coverts. Median rectrices dark bronzy-green, laterals
purplish-black. Chin dark metallic green appearing almost
black, and followed by a spot metallic purplish-blue. Centre
■of throat, beginning just under the blue of chin, metallic
purple-crimson, surrounded with black. Breast and sides of
neck brilliant metallic green. Abdomen and flanks shining
green, nearly black in certain lights, in the centre of abdomen,
the feathers are edged with grayish buff. Vent and undertail-
■coverts pure white. Wings purple. Bill black.
Total length, 4Mn. Wing, 2f. Tail, 2. Culmen, \.
Female. — Upperside bronzy green. Tail like the male with
tips of laterals, narrowly edged with white. Throat white,
with small brownish spots, and encircled with brownish-black,
remainder of underside shining green or golden-green with
buffy-gray on centre of abdomen.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2%. Tail, i|-. Culmen, \.
This species is very abundant in Colombia.
321. Heliotrypha micrastur, Gould, Ann. and Mag,
Nat. Hist., 1872, p. 195.
Helymus micrastur, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 93.
Ecuadorian Star frontlet, Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl.,
1886, p. 31.
Genera of Huminin^ Birds. 227
V Helyme a gorge brillanfe, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii., p. 94.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Spot on forehead luminous green. Upperside
shining bronzy-green, bronzy on uppertail-coverts. Median
rectrices dark bronzy-green. Laterals bronzy-black. A small
spot behind the eye white. Chin and sides of throat dark
green appearing almost black. Centre of throat metallic
fiery-red. Breast flanks and abdomen dark shining green,
most brilliant on breast in certain lights, centre of abdomen
grayish-buff. Undertail-coverts white. Wings purplish-brown.
Bill black.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2f. Tail, 2. Culmen, -—.
Female. — Like the male excepting the throat which is white
in the centre, surrounded with green feathers appearing dark
brown in certain lights. This fine and rare species was
discovered in Ecuador, by Buckley. My specimens are
from him.
322. HelioTRYPHA BARRALI, Muls. and Verr. Ann. Soc.
Linn. Lyon., 1868, vol. xvii., p. 106.
Heliangelus sqiiamigtilaris, Gould, P.Z.S., 187 1, p. 503.
Nodalia barrali, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1877,
vol. iii., p. 100.
Olive throated Humming-bird , Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl.,
1886, p. 32.
la Nodalie de Barral, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1877,
vol. iii., p. 100.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — Top of head very dark green, almost black in
certain lights. Throat pale metallic olive-green, silvery in
certain lights, margined with black. Rest of plumage shining
grass-green, most brilliant on breast. Wings purplish-brown.
Median rectrices bronzy-green, laterals blue-black. Under-
tail-coverts green in the centre, edged with grayish-white.
Bill black.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, f.
Female. — Unknown ; but probably like the preceding
species.
228 Genera of Humjiiinc^ Birds.
The type of this rare species is in the Museum of New
York.—" Ex Coll. Elliot."
I possess a fine male of this species, from which my
description was made.
323. Heliotrvpha SPECIOSA, Salv., Ann. and Mag., Nat.
History, 1891, p. 376.
Olive-green throated Star-fontlet.
la No da lie a gorge d'lin vert-olive.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — Very similar to H. baralli, but with a longer bill,
and the throat <)f a more glitterino- olive-o'reen without the
leaden or silvery hue of that species, the feathers of the
breast are rather more conspicuously white at the base, but
this character is also seen in H. harrali.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2-5. Tail, central rectrices, 1-45;
lateral, 1-6. Bill, i.
Type, Ex. Coll. Salvin and Godman, in the British Museum.
324. Heliotrypha SIMONI ; Boucard, Humming Bird, 1892,
vol. ii., p. 76.
Simon^s Star Frontlet. ,
la Nodal ie de Simon.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — Spot on forehead liminous golden-green. Upper-
side shining green with bronze reflections. Median rectrices
bronze-green, lateral and outermost ones steel-blue. Throat
luminous pale golden-green, very brilliant, sides of throat very
dark green, appearing almost black. Breast, abdomen, and
flanks shining green. Undertail-covets gray with green tips.
Wings bluish-purple. Bill black.
Total length, 4|-in. Wing, 2|-. Tail, 2. Culmen, f.
Female. — Unknown. It is closely allied to H. speciosa,
Salv; but the colour of the throat is distinct. It is a good
species if H. speciosa, is considered as distinct from H.
barrali, if not, the two must be considered as varieties of
H. barrali.
Type in Boucard's Museum.
Genera of Humming Birds. 229
Genus XCIII. Heliangelus, Gould., Int. Troch., 1861,
p. 132.
Anactoria, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p- 12.
Diotimia, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 12.
Peratiis, Muls., Cat. Ois. Mou., 1875, p. 23.
Type : O. clarrisae, Longuemare.
Bill straight, slender, about the same length as the head.
Wings long, reaching the end of tail. Tail slightly forked.
Median rectrices slightly shorter than the others. Tarsi
partially clothed. Hind toe and nail of the same length as
the middle toe and nail. Gorget luminous in males, and
encircled beneath with a band of white or buff in both sexes.
Sexes unlike in plumage?
Habitat. — Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and
Bolivia.
325. Heliangelus clarissae, Long, Rev. Zool., 1841,
p. 306.
Mellisuga clarissae, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol- i., p. 112.
Anactoria clarissae, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 12.
Anactoria libussa, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 12.
Heliangelus taczanowski, Pelz., Ibis., 1877, p. 338.
Sun Angel. Gould, Mon. Troch., vol- iv., p. 242.
r Heliangele de Clarisse, Muls., Hist. Nat., Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 85.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — Spot on forehead, luminous dark green. Upper-
side dark bronzy-green, appearing almost black on head in
certain lights. Median rectrices bronzy-green, next two,
black with the edge of external webs bronzy-green, the two
outermost ones black. Chin, lores, and sides of head black.
Throat metallic amethystine-violet, beneath which is a narrow
band of w hite, succeeded by one of luminous green. Abdomen
and flanks shining-green, mottled with buff. Undertail-
coverts white with the centre bronzy-green. Wings purplish-
brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i|. Culmen, |.
230 Genera of Htimrning Birds.
Female. — ? Upperside like the male with very minute white
tips on lateral rectrices. Throat black with metallic
amethystine-lilac feathers in the centre, rest like the male.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, |.
I think that the specimens described by all the authors as
females with the throat black with mottled brown are only
young ; because I have lately received authentic females from
the two species, H. spencei and H. mavors with the colours
exactly disposed as in these species. It is abundant in Colom-
bia. It was dedicated by Mr. de Longuemare, to Mrs.
Clarisse Parzudaki.
326. Heliangelus henrici, Boucard, H. Bird, 1891, vol. i,,
p. 26,
Wliitelys Sun Angel.
r Heliangele de Whitely.
Habitat. — ^Ecuador.
Male. — Spot on forehead luminous dark-green. Upper-
side, including tail-coverts golden-green. Median rectrices
bronzy-green as in //. C/^r/^-i-^t". Laterals bluish-black. Chin,
lores, and sides of neck very dark green, almost black in
certain lights. Throat metallic amethystine-red, with purple
reflections, surrounded with a narrow band of dark-green,
beneath which, is a wide pure white band crossing all the
breast. Abdomen and flanks shining green. Undertail-
coverts pale golden-green edged with white. Wings purplish-
brown. Bill black.
Total length, ^\\w. Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, \.
Female. — Unknown.
Type of species in my Collection,
This species comes between H . clarissae and strophianus.
327. Heliangelus strophianus, Gould, P.Z.S., 1846, p. 45.
Mellisiiga strophianus, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i-, p. 112.
Anactoria strophania^^&ich, Aufz dcr Colib, 1853, p. 12.
Gorgeted Sun Angel, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 243.
r Heliancrele a rectrices d'un bleu-noir, Muls, Hist. Nat.
Ois. Mou.,'1876, t. iii., p. 87.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Genera of Humming Birds. 231
Male. — Exactly like H. heiirici., excepting the tail which is
entirely bluish-black.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2. Culmen, i.
Female or Young Male. — Head, lower part of back, and
uppertail-covets bronzy-green, back shining green. Tail^
bluish-black with a bronzy-tinge at base of medians. Throat,
white, spotted, and surrounded with black, under which is a
narrow white band. Breast, abdomen, and flanks, dark
green, base of feathers grayish-black. Undertail-covets
white. Wings purple-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2^. Tail, i^. Culmen, \.
My specimens of this species were collected in Ecuador, by
Buckley.
•^328. Heliaxgelus violicollis, Salv., Ann. and Mag,
Nat. Hist., 1 89 1, p. 376.
Bhic-throated Sun Angel,
r Heliangele a gorge d' nn hleu-violet.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Similar to that of H . strophianus, but the upper
surface of a darker more rufescent brown, especially in the
middle of the back ; the abdomen too has a.more bronzy hue ;
the most obvious difference is in the colour of the throat
which is glittering violet-blue, without any red or rosy tint.
Young male. — Has the feathers of throat black, with white
edges ; amongst these, the glittering violet feathers of the
adult appear.
Type in British Museum.
^329 HeliangeluS LATICLAVIUS, Salv., Ann. and Mag. Nat.
Hist., 1891, p. 376.
Ecuadorian Sun Angel.
I' Heliangele de V Equateur.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Very similar to that of H. clarissae, and with the
upper surface and tail coloured in the same manner ; on the
undersurface the white pectoral band is much wider, more
than double the width of that of the allied form ; there is no
band of glittering green feathers below the white, and the
232 Genera of Hiinimincr Birds.
middle of the abdomen is more distinctly buff ; the under
tail-coverts are white with wider dusky shaft-stripes.
Type in the British Museum.
330. HeliaNGELUS SPENCEI Bourcier, P.Z.S., 1847, p. 46.
Mellisuga spencei, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Diotimn spericei, Reich, Auzf. der Colib, 1853, p. 12.
Spence's Siui An^el, Gould, Mr>n. Troch., vol. iv., p. 244.
I'Hellinngele de Spence, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 89.
Habitat. — Venezuela.
Male. — Spot on forehead metallic silvery-green. Head,
lores, and sides of neck very dark green, almost black in
certain lights. Upperside shining green, golden on upper-
tail-coverts. Median rectices bronzy-green, laterals bronzy-
brown, paler on outermost ones. Throat metallic amethystine-
red, bluish-purple on chin. A broad pure white band across the
breast. Lower part of breast, abdomen, and flanks shining
o-olden-green, rufous in the centre of abdomen. Undertail-
coverts golden-green in centre, margined with grayish-white.
Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length. 4|in. Wing, 2fin. Tail. i^in. Culmen, -^^.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Median rectrices shin-
ingbronzy-green, laterals bronzy-brown , darker on internal webs
and near the tips. Tips of lateral and outermost ones grayish-
white. Lores, throat, and sides of neck very dark green
appearing brownish-black in certain lights. Upper part of
throat metallic violet-red. Under the black of the throat is a
wide band of pure white crossing the breast. Lower part of the
breast and flanks golden-green. Abdomen grayish buff.
Undertail-coverts pale green in centre, margined with
o-rayish-buff. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2f. Tail, i^. Culmen, -^-^.
I have a young male of this species exactly coloured as the
female, but the metallic part of the throat ends in a point,
reaching the band across the chest. This band is buff as in
H. amethysticollis.
This rare species was dedicated by Bourcier to Mr. Spence,
the celebrated English Entomologist. I have a fine series of
both sexes collected in Merida, Venezuela, by Mr. S. Briceno.
Genera of Hiimmuig Birds. 233
331. HeliangELUS AMETHYSTICOLLIS, d'Orb and Lafr., Syn.
Av., 1838, p. 31.
Lamporni's amcthysficollis, Tsch. Faun. Peru, 1844 ,p. 246,
Mellisuga avietlivsticolUs, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Anactoria ainethysticollis, Reich., Auiz. der Colib., 1853,
p. 12.
Amethystine Sun-Angel^ Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 245.
r Heliangele a con d'aniethyste, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii., p. 91.
r Heliangele a gorge aniethyste.
Habitat. — Peru and Bolivia.
Male. — Spot on forehead metallic dark green. Upperside
shining green, golden on rump and uppertail-coverts. Median
rectrices bronze-green, laterals bronzy-black. Chin bluish-
black. Throat metallic amethyst, beneath which is a broad
band buff. Lower part of breast and flanks golden-green.
Abdomen buff, mottled with green. Undertail-coverts pale
bronze in centre, margined with grayish white. Wings
purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2f. Tail, 2. Culmen, |.
Female, or Young Male. — Less brilliant than the male.
Throat deep buff, mottled with brownish black.
This very rare species was discovered in Bolivia, by Mr.
Alcide d'Orbigny. I have only one specimen from Peru, and
one female or young male, collected in Bolivia, by Buckley.
332. HELIANGELUS MAYORS, Gould, P.Z.S., 1848, p. 12.
Mellisuga niavors, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. iii., p. 5.
Trochilus tnavors, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 12.
Mars Sun Angel, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 246.
r Heliangele de Mars, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
vol. iii., p. 92.
Habitat. — Venezuela, and Colombia.
Male. — Spot on forehead metallic fiery-red. L^pperside
shining green, very dark on head, appearing black in certain
lights. Uppertail-coverts golden-green. Median rectrices
shining bronzy-green, laterals bronzy-green, dark on inner
webs, outermost ones, bronzy-brown with a buffy-white spot on
234 Genera of Humming Birds.
inner web of tips. Throat metallic fiery-orange-red, beneath
which is a band of buff. Spot behind the eye white. Line
under the eye, and lores dark green, almost black. Lower
part of breast and flanks green mottled with buff. Abdomen
buff. Undertail-coverts bronze, margined with buff. Wings
purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, \^. Culmen, f.
Female. — Coloured like the male, but the throat is metallic
orange-red, only a little more than half its length, and
margined beneath with a broadband of bronzy-brown, appear-
ing black in certain lights. Under that band, a broad buff
band crossing the breast; lateral and outermost rectrices, with
tips narrowly margined with buffy-white, rest like the male.
This extremely rare and fine species was discovered in the
parama of Postachuela, Columbia, by M. M. Funck and Schlim.
My specimens were collected in the paramo el Tambor, near
Merida, Venezuela, by Mr. Solomon Briceno.
333. Heliangelus rotschildi, Boucard, Hum. Bird, i 82,
P- 77-
Rotschild's Sun Angel.
r Heliangele de Rots child.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — Upperside, including tail, lustrous purple. Outer-
most rectrices slightly tipped with buff. Throat luminous
coppery-gold, with reddish reflections ; sides of throat silky-
black. Breast grayish-bufT. Centre of abdomen grayish,
spotted with dark bronze-green, rest of the abdomen and
flanks purple. Undertail-coverts white. A white spot behind
the eyes. Tail dark lustrous bluish-purple underside. Wings-
purplish-brown. Bill and feet black.
Total length, '^%\\'\. Wing, 2\. Tail. i^. Culmen, -~.
Female. — Unknown.
Type : Unique in my Collection.
Genus XCIV. Panterpe, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein.,.
i860, t. iii., p. 43.
Type. — P. insignis, Cabanis and Heine.
Bill straight, slender, about the length of the head. Nostrils
exposed. Wings long reaching near the end of tail. Tail
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even. Rectrices of same length and pointed. Feet large.
Sexes nearly alike.
Habitat. — Costa Rica.
334. Panterpe INSIGNIS, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 43-
Costa Rican Humming-bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol v.,
P- 336-
le Panterpe insigfie, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875^
t. ii., p. 26.
Habitat. — Volcano of Irazu, Costa Rica, and Veragua.
Male. — Crown of the head brilliant metallic blue. Neck
and upper part of back dark brownish-green appearing black
in certain lights, lower part of back and rump shining green,
Uppertail-coverts brilliant bluish-green. Tail steel-blue.
Throat and sides of breast brilliant metallic gold, fiery in the
centre. A patch of shining metallic blue feathers in the
centre of the breast. Rest of underside brilliant yellowish
green. Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible
flesh colour for half its length from the base, remainder
black.
Total length, 4|in, Wing, 2%. Tail, i|. Culmen, f.
Female. — Coloured like the male, the bill slightly longer.
I collected a fine series of both sexes of this magnificent
species on the volcano of Irazu, Costa Rica, in 1877; but,
nevertheless, it is very rare. I know of several other col-
lectors who went there after me, and were glad to come back
with one or two specimens. It was discovered by Doctor
Hoffmann.
Genus XCV. Aglaeactis, Gould, P.Z.S.,"i848, p. 2.
AglaiactiS, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii., p. 6g.
Type : T. cupripennis, Bourcier.
Bill short, straight, about the length of the head. Wings
long, primaries falcate. Tail ample, and forked ; median
rectrices broad, rounded, and shortest ; laterals acutely pointed
at tips, each one, very slightly and gradually longer. Tarsi
partially clothed. Hind toe and nail longer than the middle
V
236 Genera of Humming Birds.
toe and nail. Lower part of back and rump brilliantly
coloured in males. Sexes similar.
Habitat. — Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
335. Aglaeactis CUPRIPENNIS, Bourc. and Muls., Ann. Soc.
Agr. Lyon, 1843, t. vi., p. 46.
Mellisuga cupripennis, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 212.
Helianthea cupripennis, Reich. Troch. Enum, 1855, p. 6.
Aglaiactis aequatorialis, Cab. and Heine, Mus. Hein, i860,
t. iii., p. 70.
Aglaeactis parvula, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 106.
Shining Sun-beam, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 179.
V Aglaeacte a rectrices bronzees, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1876, t. iii., p. 24.
Habitat. — Colombia and Ecuador.
Male. — Head, neck, and back, dark bronzy-brown. A
narrow band of rufous on neck. Rump and back, viewed from
behind, metallic purple-crimson, passing to greenish-gold on
uppertail-coverts. Median rectrices rufous at base, passing to
bronze, shaft very apparent for two-thirds of its length pale
rufous, laterals rufous, margined and tipped with bronze.
Shaft of external wing feather rufous and very apparent
nearly to the end. Underside rufous, excepting a pale buff
spot on the breast. Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh colour at base, rest black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 3i. Tail, 2\. Culmen, f.
Female. — The only difference with the male consists in
having the wings shorter, less brilliant on back, rump, and
uppertail-coverts, the band of rufous on neck is broader, and
the rufous of the underside is paler.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 3^. Tail, 2f . Culmen, |.
There is no difference whatever in the size or colouring
between the specimens from Colombia and Ecuador.
*336 Aglaeactis Caumatonota, Gould, P.Z.S., 1848, p. 12.
Helianthea caumatonota, Reich. Troch, Enum., 1855^ p. 5.
Aglaeactis olivaceo-cauda, Lawr., Aun. N.Y. Lye. Nat.
Hist., 1867, p. 470.
Genera of Humming Birds. 237
Aglaiactis caumatonota, Cab. and Heine., Mus. Hein, i860,
t. iii., p. 70.
Black-throated Sun-beam^ Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl.,
1886, p. 67.
r Aglaeacte a dos bronze, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii., p. 26.
Habitat. — Peru.
Male. — Top of head, back, cheeks, and throat brownish-
black. Loral space and spot behind the eyes rufous. Lower
part of back and rump, when viewed from behind, dark
crimson, shading into green on the uppertail coverts. Upper
part of breast, and sides of neck deep buff. Tuft of buff
feathers on the breast. Lower part of breast and flanks dark
bronzy-green, almost black. Abdomen arui undertail-coverts
reddish-buff. Greater wing-coverts olive-green, primaries
and secondaries purplish-brown. Shaft of outer primaries
rufous for three-fourths of its length. Base of central rectrices
bright rufous, remaining portion dark olive-green, the lateral
feathers have two-thirds of the basal portion of inner webs
rufous, the rest is dark olive-green. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 4fin. Wings, 3I. Tail, 2\. Culmen, \^.
Female. — Lighter coloured than the male. Head, back,
throat, and breast pale brown. Lower part of back less
brilliant, rest of plumage like the male.
This rare species is one of my desiderata.
337. AglaeactiS CASTELNAUDI, Bourc. and Muls., Rev.
Zool., 1848, p. 270.
Trochilus castelnaudi, Gray, Gen. Birds, 1849, vol. iii.,
app., p. 30.
Helianthea castelnaudi, Reich., Troch., Enum., 1855, p. 6.
Aglaeactis castelnaudi, Cab. and Heine., Mus. Hein., 18*60,
t. iii., p. 69.
Castelnau's Sun-beam, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 180.
r Agleacte de Castelnau, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 22.
Habitat. — Peru.
Male. — Upperside dark bronzy -brown. Lower part of
back and rump, vfewed from behind, luminous metallic
,238 Genera of Humming Birds.
liliaceous-purple. Median rectrices rufous at base and on
shaft, rest bronze-green ; laterals rufous, margined and tipped
with bronze-green. Throat, breast, and flanks dark bronzy-
brown. Loral space, spot behind the eye, and centre of
throat rufous. A tuft of elongated feathers on the breast pure
white. Centre of abdomen buff. Undertail-coverts rufous.
Wing-coverts olive-green ; primaries and secondaries purplish-
brown. Shaft of first primary rufous for two-thirds of its basal
length. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour at base, rest
black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 3. Tail, 2|. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside not quite so dark as in the male.
A band of rufous on neck. Some metallic liliaceous-purple
feathers on uppertail-coverts. Median rectrices rufous at
base, remainder bronze-green ; laterals rufous on inner webs
for two-thirds of their length, remainder bronzy-green. Loral
space and spot behind the eye rufous. Underside brownish-
rufous, with the centre of throat rufous. The tuft of elongated
feathers on breast is pale rufous edged with brown. Under-
tail-coverts pale buff. Underwing-coverts and shaft of first
primary deep rufous. Upperwing-coverts bronzy-green, pri-
maries and secondaries purplish-brown. Maxilla black.
Mandible fiesh colour at base, rest black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 3. Tail, 2. Culmen, -f.
1 have two specimens, male and female, of this rare species
collected in Peru, by Mr. Whitely.
This species was discovered near Cusco, by Mr. Deville.
It was dedicated to Mr. de Castlenau, by Messrs. Bourcier
and Mulsant.
338. Aglaeactis PAMELA, D'Orb and Lafr, Syn. Av., 1838,
vol ii., p. 29.
Hylocharis pamela, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i, p. 114.
Helianthea pamela, Reich., Troch., Enum., 1855, p. 6.
Pamela's Sunbeam, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 181.
I'Aglaeacte de Pamela, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 19.
Habitat. — Bolivia.
Male. — Upperside jet-black, passing to glittering golden-
green on lower part of back and uppertail-coverts. Tail
Genera of Humming Birds. 239
chestnut, edged and tipped with brownish-black. Underside
jet-black, with the exception of a tuft of pure white feathers
on the breast. Undertail-coverts chestnut. Wings dark
bronze-green, excepting the primaries which are purplish-
brown. Shaft of first primary, from base to half its length,
dark chestnut. Bill black.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2^. Tail, if. Culmen, f.
Female. — Exactly like the male, but not so bright, the
black of upper and underside inclining to brownish-black, the
luminous colour of lower part of back and uppertail-coverts is
not quite so bright as in the male, and not so green. There
is a bronzy tinge on each side of shaft of the median rectrices.
This handsome and rare species was discovered in Bolivia,
by Mr. Alcide d'Orbigny.
I have a fine series collected in Bolivia, by Buckley in 1874.
Genus XCVI. Lafresnaya, Bon., Compt. Rend., 1850,
p. 380.
Calothorax, Gray, Gen. Birds, 1848, vol. i., p. no.
Entima, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii., p. 51.
EUCLOSIA, Muls. and Verr., Class. Trochil, 1865, p. 63.
Type : T. flavicaudata, Eraser.
Bill narrow, long, curved, much longer than the head.
Wings long, pointed, reaching the end of tail, primaries
curving inwardly, outer web on the first hardly perceptible,
inner webs very narrow. Tail slightly forked in the males,
Rectrices pointed, outermost ones longer than the rest.
Undertail-coverts reaching two thirds the length of rectrices.
Feet moderate. Tarsi clothed. Sexes different in plumage.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.
339. Lafresnaya flavicaudata, Eraser, P.Z.S., 1840,
p. 18.
Trochilus lafresnayi, Boissonneau, Rev. Zool., 1840, p. 8.
Calothorax lafresnayi, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. no.
Entima lafresnayi, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 51.
Euclosia lafresnaya, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
vol. ii., p. 187.
240 Genera of Huinming Birds.
Buff-tailed Velvet-breast, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 85.
I'Eiiclosie de Lafresnaye, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876. vol. ii., p. 188.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — Upperside dark shining green. Median rectrices
shining bronze-green. Laterals pale buff margined and tipped
with bronzy-green. Throat, breast, and flanks metallic grass-
green. Abdomen velvety-black. Undertail-caverts bronze-
green with the base of feathers pale buff. Wings purplish-
brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, i.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Median rectrices
golden-bronze, the two next pale buff, tipped with bronze, the
two outermost ones pale buff tipped with purplish-brown, all
the rectrices of the same length. Underside buff, washed
with green feathers. Throat minutely spotted with green.
Abdomen pale buff. Undertail coverts buff, with green tips
on the longest feathers. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2^. Tail, if. Culmen, i.
Young Male. — Like the female, but the underside is washed
with bright green feathers.
This species was probably discovered by Boissonneau, in
Colombia, and was dedicated by him to Mr. Lafresnaye, who
had a fine Ornithological collection. Although the name of
T. lafresnayi, Boissonneau, ought to have the priority on
L. flavicaudata, Fraser. I have adopted the generical name
of Lafresnaya, of Bonaparte, and the specific name of Fraser,
considering this generific name more honorific for the late
Baron de Lafresnaye.
It is abundant in Colombia.
340. Lafresnaya cinereorufa, Boucard, H. Bird, 1891,
vol. i., p. 25.
Gray-rufous brested Lafresnaye.
le Lafresnaye a paitrine gris-roussdtre.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Female ? — Head dark golden green. Upperside ashy-gray
passing to rufous on rump, each feather edged with black or
rufous. Tail rufous for three-thirds of its length, rest dark
Genera of Humming Birds. 241
gray, with bronzy tips on medians and purplish-black tips on
laterals. Underside rufous with sides of breast and abdomen
grayish-white. Undertail-coverts rufous with pale golden-
green in centre. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, i|. Tail, i|. Culmen, i.
Type unique in my Collection.
Count Berlepsch thinks that it is only an accidental variety
of L. flavicaudata.
341. LafresNAYA GAYI, Bourc. and Muls., Ann. Soc. Agri.
Lyon., 1846, p. 325.
Trochiliis saulae, Bourc. and Delatt., Rev. Zool., 1846,
p. 309.
Calothorax gayi, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. iio.
Lafresnaya saulae, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., vol. i., p. 68.
Entima gayi, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii., p. 51.
Euclosia gayi, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, vol. ii.,
p. 190.
White-tailed Velvet-breast, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii.,
p. 86.
/ Enclosie de Gay, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, vol. ii.,
p. 190.
Habitat. — Venezuela and Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside shining dark green, sometimes with a
golden tinge. Median rectrices shining bronze-green. Laterals
white with bronze tips, outermost ones white, margined on upper
half of external web, and tipped with purplish-brown, some-
times all the tips of laterals are purplish-brown. Throat, breast,
and flanks metallic grass-green. Abdomen velvety-black.
Undertail-coverts shining green, with the base of feathers
white. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i|^. Culmen, i.
Female. — Exactly like the male, excepting the tips of
lateral and outermost rectrices which are broader, and the
underside which is white, washed with green.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, if. Culmen, i.
This species is rare. It was dedicated by Messrs. Bourcier
and Mulsant, to Mr. Claude Gay, Naturalist, who explored
Chili, during fifteen years.
242 Genera of Humming Birds.
Genus XCVII. Erebenna, Muls. and Verr., Class. Troch.,
1865, p. 66.
Type : T. derbyi, Delattre and Bourcier.
Bill straight, longer than the head, rather stout for all its
length. Nostrils exposed. Wings long, narrow, and pointed,
reaching the end of tail. Tail forked and acutely pointed.
Tarsi clothed. Sexes dissirnilar.
Habitat. — Colombia and Ecuador.
342. Erebenna derbiana, Delatt. and Bourc, Rev. Zool.,
1846, p. 306.
Eriopus derbyi, Gould, P.Z.S., 1847, p. 17.
Threptria derbyi, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1859, p. 3.
Eriocnernis derbyanus, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 252.
Derby's Puff-leg, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 279.
V Eriocnemis de Derby, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 60.
Habitat. — Colombia and Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside shining golden-green, bronzy on neck
and uppertail-coverts. Uppertail-coverts luminous metallic
gold. Tail brownish-black, with a bronze tinge on base of
feathers. Underside brilliant golden-green. Undertail-coverts
luminous golden-green. Tarsal tufts black. Wings purplish-
brown. Feet and bill black.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2\. Tail i-i. Culmen, f.
Female. — Forehead shining greenish-blue. Upperside
shining green, bronzy on neck and rump. Underside metallic
golden-green, showing the white base of feathers on the
throat and breast, and more so, on centre of abdomen. Tarsal
tufts white. Rest as male.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, \\. Culmen, -|.
This excessively rare and fine species was discovered on
the volcano of Purace, near Popayan, by Delattre. It was
dedicated by him and Bourcier, to Lord Edward, thirteenth
Earl of Derby, who during his lifetime, was one of the most
liberal Patrons of natural sciences.
My female specimen of this species was collected at Pasto,
by the celebrated alpinist, Mr. E. Whymper.
Genera of Humming Birds. 243
Genus XCVIII. Engyete, Reich., Syst. Av., 1849, p. xi.
Type : E. alinae, Bonrcier.
Bill straight, slender, longer than the head, nostrils
exposed. A bright metallic spot on forehead. Wings long,
pointed, reaching the end of tail. Tail forked, rectrices
narrow, pointed at tips, brilliantly coloured. Median shorter,
laterals and outermost ones gradually longer. Upper surface
similarly coloured. A large white patch on breast. Tarsi
clothed. Tuft on anal region black. Sexes nearly similar.
Habitat. — Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
343. Engyete alinae, Bourc, Ann. Soc. Agr, Lyon, 1842,
P- 343-
Hylocharis alinae, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 114.
Eriopiis alinae, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i., p. 80.
Engyete alinae, Reich., Aufz. der Col., p. ix.
Metallic Puff-leg, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 280.
VEriocnemis d Aline, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 31.
Habitat. — Colombia, and Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside shining grass-green. Forehead luminous
green. Underside, excepting a white spot on centre of breast,
brilliant metallic green. Tarsal tufts white. Wings purplish
brown. Bill black.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2. Tail, if. Culmen, f.
Female. — Slightly tinged with more white on breast, and
throat.
I have two specimens marked, Delattre, Panama, with the
forehead patch and all the underside of the most'fjbrilliant
golden-green, quite different from the Colombian and Ecua-
dorian specimens ; but I consider them as only a variety of
colouration. I bought them at Bourcier's sale, and one of them
is probably the type of the species.
This pretty species was dedicated by Bourcier to his wife.
My specimens from Ecuador, were collected by Buckley.
244 Genera of Humming Birds.
^344. Engyete DYBOSKii, Tacz., P.Z.S., 1882, p. 39.
Eriocnemis dyboskii, Tacz., P.Z.S., 1882, p. 39.
Dyboski's Puff-leg, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl, 1886, p. 68.
r Eriocnemis de Dybowsky.
Habitat. — Peru.
Male. — Upperside coppery-golden with bluish reflections
in certain lights. Tail deeply forked bronzy-green, more
brilliant on median rectrices. Underside brilliant metallic
green, especially on the abdomen with bluish reflections more
accentuated than on the upperside. Centre of breast white at
base, then green showing a small space white. Undertail-
coverts shining green with the base of feathers buffy-white.
Thigh tufts pure; white. Wing coverts golden-green. Wing
purplis!i->jrovvn. Maxilla black, Mandible flesh colour with
black Lip.
Total length, 106 mill. Wing, 52. Tail 31. Culmen, 22.
Female. — Similartothe male in colouration, the white spot on
breast more apparent, washed with small green spots, the
white base of the throat feathers more apparent, the feathers
of the abdomen edged with white.
This rare species was dedicated by Mr. Taczanowski, to
Doctor Dybowski, the well-known Siberian explorer.
Types in Warsaw Museum.
This species was discovered in Peru, by the well-known
collector Mr. Stolzmann. By the description, it looks exactly
the same as my Ecuadorian specimens of E. alinae.
Genus XCIX. Spathura, Gould, Mon. Troch, pi. 164,
June, 1849.
OCREATUS, Gould, P.Z.S., 1846, p. 86.
Steganurus, Reich., Syst. Av. Nat., December 1849, pl- A^-
Uralia, Muls. and Verr., Class Troch., 1865, p. 81.
Type : — O. underwoodi, Lesson.
Bill straight, about the length of the head. Nostrils
exposed. Wings moderately long depassing slightly the
median rectrices. Tail deeply forked. Median rectrices
smaller, the next three gradually longer and pointed, outermost
Genera of Humming Birds. 245
one twice as long as the longest lateral rectrices, having the
shaft bare of webs for a portion of its length, and terminating
in a spatula. Tarsi hidden in a tuft of downy feathers. Hind
toe and nail shorter than the middle toe and nail. Sexes
unlike.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
345. Steganura underwoodi, Less., Troch, 1831, p. 105.
Ornismya kieneri, Less., Troch, 1831, p. 165.
MeLlisuga underwoodi, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Steganurus spatuligerus, Reich., Aufz., der Colib, 1853,
P- 8-
Spathura underwoodi, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. 111., p. 162.
White-footed Racket-tail, Gould, Mon. Troch, vol. iii.,
p. 162.
La Stenagure d'' Underwood, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1877, t. iv., p. 255.
la Spathure d' Underwood.
Habitat. — Colombia and Venezuela.
Male. — Upperside shining green. Median rectrices bronze-
green, laterals bronze-green on outer web, rest bluish-black,
outermost ones brownish-black; shafts grayish-brown, very
apparent up to the spatula, which is bluish-black with a
bronzy dark bluish-green spot at tip. Chin jet black.
Throat and breast luminous metallic grass-green. Rest of
underside bronzy-green. Tarsal tufts white. Bill black.
Feet flesh colour.
Total length, S^in. Wing, if. Tail, 3^. Culmen, -|-.
Female. — Upperside shining green, bronzy on head.
Median rectrices shining bronze-green, laterals bronze-green
on outer webs, bluish-black on inner, with white tips, outermost
ones bluish-black margined with brown on outer and inner
webs, and with white tips. Underside white spotted with
green. Undertail-coverts rufous.
Total length, 3in. Wing, if. Tail, if. Culmen, |-.
Young Male. — Exactly coloured like the female, with more
green spots on the underside and outermost rectrices, with
spatula of the same length as adult males. The spatula
is longer and narrower than in the adults, and sometimes
margined with white at tips.
246 Genera of Humming Birds.
The length of the tail varies slightly according to age.
This species is very abundant in Colombia, but rare in
Venezuela.
It was probably discovered by Mr. Stokes, who sent a
drawing of this bird to Lesson, by Mr. Underwood, to whom
he dedicated this beautiful and remarkable species.
346. Spathura MELANANTHERA, Jard., Contr. Ornith., 185 1,
p. III.
Discura melananthera, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 70.
Ecuadorian Racket-tail, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 163.
Oblong Racket-tail.
La Steganure a raquette oblongue, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1877, t. iii., p. 258.
la Spathure a raquette oblongue.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — In colouration, this species is nearly identical with
the preceding one, but can be easily distinguished by not
having the chin jet black, as mentioned by Elliot, the two being
exactly similar in that respect, but by the size of the tail
which is much shorter, and also by the smaller size of the
spatula, which is also more rounded than in S. underwoodi.
In my specimens which were collected in Ecuador, by
Buckley, the colour of the underside is more golden, but this
don't amount to much, as I have also one specimen from
Merida, Veuzuela of the same colour, although undoubtedly
being, vS*. Underwoodi- The colour of the upperside is also
slightly golden-green.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, i|. Tail, 35. Culmen, \.
Female. — Also like that of ^. underwoodi^ but with the
underside white, excepting the flanks, which are sparingly
spotted with green.
Total length, 3in. Wing, if. Tail, \^-^. Culmen, \.
It is much rarer than the preceding species.
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*347. Spathura solstitialis, Gould, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist.,
1871, vol. viii., p. 62.
Ecuador Racket-tail, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl. p. 52.
La Steganure dii solstice, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1877, t. iii., p. 260.
la Spat hu re du solstice.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Uppersurface, abdomen, flanks, and undertail
coverts dark grass-green. Throat and breast luminous grass
green. Wings purplish brown. Tarsal tufts very deep buff.
Tail dark brown, outer webs of all but the outermost rectrices
washed with green. Spatules black. Bill black.
Total length, S^in. Wing, i|^. Tail, 3. Culmen, f .
Female. — Upperparts bronzy-green. Entire underparts
white spotted with green. Undertail coverts buff. Middle
rectrices bronzy-green, outermost one, on either side, brown,
tipped with white, remainder brown on inner web, bronzy-
green on outer. Bill black.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, if. Tail, ij. Culmen, f.
This is a very rare species. The types of Gould are in the
British Museum.
■^^348. Spathura addae, Bourc, Rev. Zool., 1846, p. 312.
Ocreatus rufocaligatus, Gould, P.Z.S., 1846, p. 86.
Mellisuga rufocaligata, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Spathura addae, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i., p 8o_
Red booted Racket-tail, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 165.
La Steganure d' Adda, Muls., His. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1877.
t. iii., p. 264.
La Spathure d' Adda.
Habitat. — Bolivia.
Male. — Throat and breast brilliant green'; rest of body and
middle rectrices bronze-green. Undertail-coverts bronze-
green margined with buff. Tarsal tufts rufous. Tail brown ;
spatules black. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, i|^. Tail, 2|. Culmen, -^.
Female. — Upper parts and median rectrices bronze-green.
Undersurface white spotted with green. Tarsal tufts and
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undertail-coverts rufous. Outermost rectrices brown tipped
with white, rest brown on inner web, green on outer one.
Bill black.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, if. Tail, i^. Culmen, f.
" Elliot's Syn. of H. Birds, p. 143."
Type of male in Elliot's Collection, now in the American
Museum of Natural History of New York. This rare species
is represented in the collection of the British Museum by
seven males, and three females. It is closely allied to St.
solstitialis.
349. Spathura ANNAE, Berl. and Stolz. Ibis, 1894, p. 398.
Steganura peruana, Tacz., P.Z.S., 1874, p. 541.
Anna's Racket Tail.
la Spathure d' Anna.
Habitat. — Chanchamayo, Peru.
Male. — .5". addae maxime affinis, difTert basibus plumarum
corporis inferioris fuscis, minime albis et rectricibus externis
cruciatis.
Closely allied to S. addae.
Types in Museum Branicki, Varsovia, and in Museum
Berlepsch.
''*'35o. Spathura peruana, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii.,
p. 164.
Peruvian Racket-tail, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 164.
La Steganure du Perou, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1877,
t. iii., p. 262.
La Spathure du Perou.
Habitat. — Peru.
Male. — Throat and breast metallic grass-green ; rest of
plumage of body bronzy-green. Wings and tail brown ; the
outer webs of all the lateral rectrices baonzy-green, outer
web of outermosts steel-blue Bill black. Tarsal tufts buff.
Total length, 5in. Wing, if. Tail, 3I. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upper surface and median rectrices bronzy-
green. Under surface white spangled with green. Tarsal
tufts and undertail coverts buff. Outermost rectrices brown
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tipped with white; rest brown on inner web, green on outer
one. Bill black. Wings brown.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, if. Tail, \\. Culmen, |.
The types of this rare species are in the British Museum,
" Ex Gould Collection." They have two males, two females,
and one junior. It was discovered in Peru, by Mr. Matthews,
in 1831.
*35r Spathura CISSIURA, Gould, P.Z.S., 1853, p. 109.
Steganura cissiura, Gould, P.Z.S.^ 1853, p. 109.
Uralia cissiura, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1877, vol. iii.,
p. 265.
Scissor-tailed Racket-tail,. Go\x\d, Mon. Troch., vol. iii.,
p. 166.
I'Uralie a queue /endue, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois .Mou., 1877,
vol. iii., p. 266.
La Spathure a queue four chtie.
Habitat. — Peru.
Male. — General plumage bronzy-green ; wings purplish-
brown ; central rectrices green, lateral steel-blue ; under
surface green, paler on the throat ; thighs thickly plumed and
of a reddish buff.
Total length, 4iin. Wing, if. Tail, 2|, Bill, f.
"Gould, loc. c."
• I have seen the types of this species in the British Museum,
and was unable to see in what they differed from S. peruana.
Genus C. Threptria, Reich, Aufz. derColib., 1854, p. 9.
Type : T. aureliae, Bourcier and Mulsant.
Bill straight, narrow, and acutely pointed. Nostrils exposed.
Wings long, reaching the end of tail. Tail even, slightly
rounded. Rectrices of uniform size, excepting the medians
which are shorter. Tarsi clothed. Sexes similar.
Habitat. — Columbia, Ecuador, and Bolivia.
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352. Threptria AURELIAE, Bourc. and Muls., Ann., Soc,
Agr., Lyon, 1846, p. 315.
Hylocharis aureliae, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 114.
Eriopus aureliae, Bon., Consp.,Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i , p. 80.
Eriocnemis aureliae^ Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p.g.
Aurelia's Puff-leg, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 283.
I' Eriocnemis d' Aurelie, Muls. Hist., Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 52.
Habitat. — Columbia.
Male. — Forehead and back shining green. Head, lower
part of back, and uppertail-coverts coppery-bronze. Tail
bluish-black, underside metallic bronzy-green. Feathers
on the vent fringed with white or pale gray. Tarsal tufts
intermixed with pale chestnut and white. Undertail-coverts
grass-green. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2f. Tail, i|. Culmen, |.
Female. — Exactly like the male with more white on vent,
and the undertail-coverts margined with buff. This species is
very abundant in Columbia.
It was dedicated by Messrs. Mulsant and Bourcier, to Miss
Aurelic Favre, who married Mr. Jacques Louis Henon, a cele-
brated Naturalist of Lyon.
353. Threptria russata, Gould, P.Z.S., 1871, p. 505.
Buff Puff-leg.
V Eriocnhnis a t arses roux.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
This species is closely allied to T. aureliae, but larger.
My specimen from Ecuador is more bronzy on back, less
shiny on underside with tarsal tufts paler chestnut, and under-
tail coverts bronze-green.
It may be a female or a male not quite adult.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2. Culmen, |.
354. Threptria a.ssimilis, Elliot, Bull, Soc. Zool. France,
1876, p. 227.
Brown-booted Puff-leg, 1886, p. 70.
I' Eriocnemis de Bolivie.
Genera of Humming Birds. 251.
Habitat. — Bolivia.
Male. — Head, neck, and uppertail-coverts coppery-bronze.
Back and wing-coverts shining green. Wings purple-brown.
Underside shining green with a coppery lustre. Abdomen
buff. Undertail-coverts shining green, margined with buff..
Tarsal tufts pale brown. Tail bronze at the base, passing to
black at the tips. Bill black. Feet light brown.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen,
Female. — Slightly smaller and duller in colouration. Type
in Elliot's Museum, now the property of the New York
American Museum of Natural History.
My specimens of this species were collected in Bolivia^.
1876, by Buckley; and probably Elliot's type, was also from
the same collector.
355. Threptria LUGENS, Gould, Contr. Ornith., 185 1,.
p. 140.
Hoary Puff-legg, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 282.
I'Eriocnemis demi deuil, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 54-
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green inclining to coppery-
bronze on the head and uppertail-coverts. Tail bluish-black.-
Underside dark laden-gray, washed with dark green on sides
of abdomen and flanks, the feathers of the chin and
throat are edged with white. Undertail-coverts dark greenish-
bronze edged with gray. Tarsal tufts pure white. Wings
purplish. Bill black. Feet pale brown, probably flesh-colour
in life.
Total length, 4|. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, |.
It is a very rare species in the Collections.
356. Threptria squamata, Gould, P.Z.S., 1869, p. 311.
Scaly Puff-leg, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 281.
r Eriocnemis a ^orge ecailleuse, Muls., His. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii., p. 55.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Precisely the same as T. lugens, except the tarsal,
tufts, of which the hind portion is buff. I doubt very much
that it is a distinct species.
W
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Genus CI. Eriocnemis, Reich., Syst. Av., 1849, pl- xl.
Eriopus, Gould, P.Z.S., 1847, p. 16. Already employed
for Lepidoptera.
Threptria, Reich., Syst. Av., 1854, pi. xi.
PhejHonoe, Reich., Syst. Av., 1854, pi. ix.
Nania, Muls., Cat. Ois. Mpu., 1875, p. 21.
Eriona, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. iii., p. 28.
Type : O. vestita, Longuemare.
Bill straight, slender, longer than the head. Nostrils
exposed. Wings long, pointed, reaching nearly the end of tail.
Tail forked. Median rectrices short and wide, laterals
graduating in length up to the outermost ones, which are the
longest. Tarsi thickly clothed. Feet small.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador.
357. Eriocnemis nigrivestis, Bourc. and Muls. Ann. Soc.
Agr. Lyon, 1852, p. 144.
Eriocnemis nigriventris, Reich., Aufz. der Colib, 1853,
P-9- '
Black-breasted Puff-legg, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv.,
p. 276.
I' Eriocnemis a robe noire, Mul., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 3Q.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Head black with bronze tinge. Upperside black
with greenish reflections in certain lights, passing to dark
green on rump. Uppertail-coverts dark indigo-blue. Tail
bluish-black. Centre of throat metallic blue. Rest of
underside black with a greenish tinge, more, especially
so, on abdomen, and flanks. Undertail-coverts shining indigo-
blue. Tarsal tufts white. Wings purplish-black. Bill and
feet black.
Total length, 3^in. Wing, 2|-. Tail, if. Culmen, f.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green, becoming pure green on
rump, and brilliant green on the uppertail-coverts. Throat
blue. Breast golden-bronze. Rest of underside shining
green. Undertail-coverts violet-blue.
It is a very rare species. My specimens were collected in
Ecuador, by Buckley.
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"^358. ErioCNEMIS VENTRALIS, Salv. Ann. and Mag. Nat. Hist.
1891, p. 378.
Amethyst vented Puff-leg.
I' Eriocnemis a ventre amethyste.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — Upper surface shining grass-green, becoming
bronzy-black on the hind neck and crown, and glittering
olive-green on the rump, and uppertail-coverts ; under surface
with the throat bronzy-black, a glittering blue gular patch ;
breast glittering green shading into a glittering amethvst on
the abdomen, undertail-covets glittering purplish-blue ; tail
steel-blue, tibial tufts pure white ; bill black.
Total length, 3'gin. Wing, 2-25. Tail, 1-65. Bill, o"85.
Type : Ex. Coll. Salvia and Goodman, now in the British
Museum.
359. Eriocnemis Vestita, Longuem, Rev. ZooL, 1838, p. 3 14.
Troc/iihis uropygialis, Eras. P.Z.S., 1840, p. 15.
Hylocharis vestita.^ Grav, Gen. Birds, voL i, p. 114.
Ornismya glomatay Less, Echo du Monde Savant, 1843.
Eriopiis vestita, Bon. Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i., p. 80.
Mellisuga ridolji, Benv. Ann. R. Mus. Flor., 1865, p. 205.
Eriocnemis smaragdinipectiis , Gould, Ann. Mag., Nat.
Hist., 1868, p. 322.
Glowing Puff-leg, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 275.
L'Eriocnemis a plaque jugulaire d'un bleu-violet, Muls.
Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. iii., p. 33.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside dark shining green. Rump and upper-
tail-coverts most brilliant metallic golden-green. Tail bluish-
black. Centre of throat metallic blue. Rest of throat and
breast dark shining green, appearing black in certain
lights. Lower part of breast, abdomen, and flanks glittering
metallic golden-green. Tarsal tufts pure white. Lhidertail-
coverts shining violet-blue. Wings purplish-browm. Feet
and bill black.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2%. Tail, i^. Culmen, ^.
Female. — Upperside shining golden-green, very brilliant on
rump and uppertail-coverts. Median rectrices bronze-green
254 Genera of Humming Birds.
passing to bluish-black at tips. Tail bluish-black. Centre of
throat and undertail-coverts shining blue, lighter than in the
male. Rest of underside shining golden-green, showing
rufous base of feathers on throat and breast, and gray on
abdomen.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2. Tail, if. Culmen, |.
This beautiful species is very abundant in Columbia, and
Ecuador, much rarer in Venezuela.
I have one male specimen from Columbia with the throat
brilliant metallic pale blue, and under it, a wide band of dark
rufous ; the breast brilliant dark green, rest of plumage as the
other specimens. I think that it is only an accidental variety
of colouration.
I have not been able to see any difference between E. vestita,
and E. smaragdinipectus. My adult male specimens, collected
by Buckley, in Ecuador, are precisely like those from Colombia,
and Venezuela, others not so adult, are brilliant green, up to
the blue spot of throat.
•'^360. Eriocnemis aurea, Meyer, Auk., 1890, vol. vii., p. 315.
Golden Puff-leg.
r Eriocnemis dore.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Differs from E. cupreiventris by the golden-bronze colour
all over, and in part of a most lively tint, even on the shorter
tail and wing coverts. The throat and upper breast are of a
lighter green than in E. cupreiventris, and in certain lights
washed with bronze too, and each feather has a concealed
white cross band as in E dybowski. Further, the long upper
tail cbverts are not greenish blue, but green, and the under-
tail-coverts are not violet, but cobalt-blue, only in certain
lights, they are hyacinth-blue, some margined with green.
The colour of the wings as well as that of the tail is not as lively
as in E. cupreiventris, and finally the white plumes on the
thighs are much shorter, and not so abundant. It cannot be
taken for a young cupreiventris, being much more brightly
coloured on the whole body than the adult of this species.
" Meyer loc cit."
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361. Eriocnemis CHRYSORAMA, Elliot, Ann. and Mag. Nat.
Hist., 1874, p. 375.
Blue vented Puff-le^, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
p. 69.
r Eriocnemis a gorge doree, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii., p. 44.
Habitat. — Colombia, Ecuador ?
Adult. — Upper and lower surface metallic fiery-copper
colour. Chin and throat metallic yellowish-green, golden-
yellow in some lights. Uppertail-coverts luminous yellowish-
green. Undertail-coverts white on their basal half, rest blue.
Wings purplish-brown. Tail much forked, steel-black.
Tarsal tufts pure white. Bill black.
Total length, 4jin. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, |.
" Elliott's Syn. of H. Birds, p. 193."
Type of male in Elliot's Museum, now in the American
Museum of Natural History of New York.
Female. — Upperside coppery-golden. Uppertail-coverts
most brilliant coppery-gold. Median rectrices bronzy-green
for two-thirds of their length, rest steel-blue. Lateral, and
outermost ones steel-blue. Wings purplish-brown. Throat
and undertail-coverts pale metallic-blue. Rest of underside
coppery-gold, lighter on breast. Tarsal tufts pure white.
Bill and feet black.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2^. Tail, i|. Culmen, I-.
Type of female, unique in my Collection.
362. Eriocnemis GODiNi, Bourc.,Compt. Rend., 1851, t. xxxii.,
p. 186.
Eriocnemis S7naragdinipectus, Gould, Ann. Mag., Nat.
Hist,, 1868, p. 322.
Godin's Puff-leg, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 277.
L'Eriocnhnis de Godin, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 36.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside shining bronzy-green, becoming glitter-
ing green on the rump, and uppertail-coverts. Underside
glittering golden-green, more coppery on the abdomen, a
glittering blue gular spot, gradually shading into the glittering
256 Genera of Humming Birds.
green of the throat. Tibial tufts pure white. Under tail-
coverts glittering blue. Tail steel-blue.
Female. — Like that of E. vestita.
^363. Eriocnemis EVELINAEj Ernst, and Hart., Novit. Zool.,
1894, vol. i., p. 17.
Eveline's Puff -Leg.
r Eriocnemis (T Eveline
Habitat. — Rio Pastassa, Ecuador,
Similis femina E. Godini, sed rostro breviore, mandibula
ad basin carnea, caudae tectricibus splendidioribus, pectore
obscuriore.
Total length nearly 4in. Wing, 2"35. Lateral rectrices, i •6.
Central, V22. Bill 1-59.
Dedicated to the sister of the Hon. Lionel Walter de
Rotschild.
Type unique in Tring Museum.
I have not seen this species.
364. Eriocnemis cupreiventris, Eras, P.Z.S., 1848, p. 15.
Ornysmia vestita, female, Longue, Rev. Zool., 1838, p. 314.
Eriopus simplex, Gould, P.Z.S., 1849, p. 96.
Hylocharis cupreoventris, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 114.
Phemonoe, cupreiventris, Reich., Aufz. der Colib, 1853,
p. 9.
Coppery-bellied Puff-leg, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv. p. 270.
Olive Coloured Puff-leg, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 271.
r Eriocnemis a ventre cuivreux, Muls., His. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii., p. 46.
Habitat. — Colombia and Venezuela.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green, passing into shining green
on uppertail-coverts. Tail bluish-black. Throat and breast
shining green, passing to golden on flanks. Abdomen brilliant
metallic coppery-red. Undertail-coverts shining blue with
purplish reflections in some specimens. Tarsal tufts white.
Wings purplish-brown, with a bronze tinge on secondaries.
Bill and feet black.
Total length, \^\xi. Wing, 2|. Tail, if. Culmen, f.
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Female. — Exactly the same, but slightly less brilliant.
It is a very common species in Colombia, but rare in
Venezuela. From the last country, I have received several
specimens from Merida.
365. Eriocnemis ALBOGULARIS, Boucard, Hum. Bird, 1892,
p. 78.
White throated Puff-leg.
r Eriocnemis a gorge blanche.
Male. — Upperside shining green, most brilliant on upper-
tail-coverts. Tail steel-blue. Throat pure snow-white.
Breast, upper part of abdomen, and flanks shining green.
Lower part of abdomen metallic golden. Tarsal tufts pure
white. Undertail-coverts shining blue. Wings purplish-
brown. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2%. Tail, i^. Culmen, |.
This species is allied to E. cupreiventris, but easily
distinguishable by the colour of its throat. Possibly it may-
turn out to be a case of semi-albinism.
Type unique in my Collection.
366. Eriocnemis dyselius, Elliot, Ibis., 1873, p. 294.
Eriocnemis dyselia, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. iii.
p. 50.
Black vented Puff-leg, Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl., 1866,
p. 69.
I' Eriocnemis a sous caudales noires, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1876^ t. iii, p. 51.
r Eriocnemis noir.
Habitat. — Colombia (not Ecuador).
Male. — Upperside black with a purple gloss. Tail bluish-
black with purplish reflections. Wings glossy black.
Underside black, with a purple gloss on throat. Tarsal tufts
pure white. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2^. Tail, if. Culmen, f.
Female. — Unknown.
Type : (Elliott's Collection) now in New York Museum.
I have only one very fine male specimen of this species,
which is probably a melanism of E. cupreiventris.
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*3f>7. Eriocnemis incultus, Elliot, Auk, 1889, p.p. 209-210.
Dark violet Pufl-lev.
I' Eriocnemis violet-obscur.
Habitat.— Bogoid.. (?)
Crown of head, upper parts of body, and uppertail-coverts
bluish-black ; the feathers on rump and uppertail-coverts
margined with rufous. Throat and centre of breast dull lead-
colour, feathers of the throat edged with white. Wings deep
purple. Sides of breast bluish-black. Flanks black with a
deep brownish reflection. Abdomen white spotted with
brown. Tail steel-blue, nearly square at tip. Feathers of
lundertail-coverls gray in centre, glossed with green, and edged
with white. Thigh tufts white. Bill black, base of mandible
flesh-colour. Feet black.
Length of Wing, 2y\in. Tail, iy\- Culmen, -^.
(Elliot's loc. cit.).
The specimen from which the above description was taken
is unique in the American Museum of Natural History. It is
not in fully adult plumage. It comes close to E. dyselius,
which species, is from Colombia, not Ecuador, as stated by Mr.
Elliot.
In my opinion it is the same species, and probably also
a melanism of E. cupreiventris.
368. Eriocnemis simplex, Gould, P.Z.S., 1849, p. 96.
Dark Puff -leg.
r Eriocnemis obscur.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — Much darker than E. cupreiventris, and without
any glittering colours, the general tint being very dark
greenish olive-bronze, rather more rufescent on the upper
surface, and darker on the crown.
I am of the same opinion as Mr. Salvin about this bird,
which is probably another doubtful form of E. cupreiventris.
^369. Eriocnemis SAPPHiROPYGiA, Tacz., P. Z.S., 1874, p. 139.
Sapphire-vented Puff-les;, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl.,
1886, p. 71.
Genera of Hu7ntning Birds. 259
rEriocnhnis a sous candales, coiileur de saphir, Muls.
Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. iii., p. 37.
Habitat. — Peru.
Adult. — Upper parts bronzy-green, passing into pure
green on the rump and uppertail-coverts. Wings purplish-
black. Under surface glittering green. Undertail-coverts
shining sapphire-blue. Tarsal tufts white. Tail dark blue.
Bill black.
Total length, 4iin. Wing, 2f . Tail, 2. Culmen, i\.
This rare species was discovered in Peru by Mr. Jelski. I
think it is unique in the Museum of Varsovia. In my opinion
it may turn out to be only a variety of E. cupreiventris.
*370. Eriocnemis glaucopoides, d'Orb. and Laf., Syn.
Av., 1838, t. iii., p. 27.
Trochilus d'orbignyi, Bourc. and Muls., Ann. Sc. Phys,
Nat. Lyon, 1846, p. 320.
Hylocharis d'orbignyi, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i. p. 114.
Thaliirania glaucopoides, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853,
p. 7.
Phemonoe d'orbignyi, Reich., Troch. Enum., p. 6, pi. 741,
f. 4697.
D' Orbigny's Pii]f-leg, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 278.
r Eriocnemis de d' Orbigny, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii., p. 30.
Habitat. — Bolivia.
J/rt'/^'.— Forehead violet-blue, a white spot behind the eye.
Uppersurface bronzy-green. Undersurface glittering golden-
green, washed with blue on the throat and chest. Tail bluish-
black. Bill black. Tarsal tufts white. Undertail-coverts
shining blue.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2. Tail, i^. Culmen, f.
Type unique in the Paris Museum.
This rare species was discovered in Bolivia, by the celebrated
Naturalist, d'Orbigny. It was dedicated to him, by Messrs.
Mulsant and Bourcier, but having been described eight years
before by d'Orbigny and Lafrernaye under the name of
Ornismya glaucopoides, this name has the priority.
26o Genera of Humming Birds.
371. Eriocnemis LUCIANI, Bourc, Ann. Soc. Agr. Lyon,
1847, P- 624.
Hylocharis luciani, Gray. Gen. Birds, vol. i., p 114.
Eriopus lucia?ii, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i., p. 80.
Buquet's Puff-leg, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 273.
r Eriocnemis de Lticten,M.\i\s. ]ri'\si.N^.i. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 47.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
7^^/^.^Forehead shining greenish-blue. Upperside shining
golden-green passing to glittering green on rump and upper-
tail coverts. Tail blue-black, with a greenish-bronze tinge
on median rectrices on some specimens. Underside metallic
golden-green, greener on throat. Undertail-coverts shining
blue. Tarsal tufts white. Wings purplish-brown. Bill
black.
Total length, 5111. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2\. Culmen, i|-
It is a common species in Ecuador.
It was discovered in that country, by Delattre, and dedicated
to the late Mr. Lucien Buquet, who was for many years,
Treasurer of the French Entomological Society.
372. Eriocnemis MOSQUERAE, Bourc. and Delatt, Rev Zool.,
1846, p. 306.
Hylocharis mosquerae, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 114.
Eriopus mosquerae, Bon. Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 80.
Threptria mosquerae, Reich., Troch., Enum., p. 6.
Mosquera's Puff-leg, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 274.
V Eriocnemis de Mosquera, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. iii., p. 49.
Habitat. — Colombia and Ecuador.
Male. — Forehead, back, and rump bronzy-green, golden on
neck, and luminous gold on uppertail-coverts. Median
rectrices shining bronzy-green, laterals bronzy-green with
black tips, outermost one nearly black wath a bronze tinge.
Throat metallic golden passing to reddish-gold on neck and
breast. Flanks and abdomen shining golden-green. Tarsal
Genera of Humming Birds. 261
tufts white. Undertail-coverts shining bluish-green. Wings
purplish. Bill black.
Total length, 4|-in. Wings, 2|. Tail, 2|. Culmen, f.
This rare species was discovered in Colombia, by Delattre,
and dedicated by him and Bourcier, to General Mosquera,
then President of the Republic of Colombia.
373. Eriocxemis isaacsoni, Parz. Rev. Zool., 1845, p. 95.
HylocJiaris isaacsoni, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 114.
Eriopiis isaacsoni, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, p. 80.
Eriocnemis isaacsoni, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854.,
p. 52.
Phemonoe isaacsoni, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 9.
Helianthea isaacsoni, Elliot, Ibis. 1874, p. 331.
Saturia isaacsoni, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. ii.,
p. 299.
Long-billed Puff-leg, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 272.
la Satiirie cT Isaacson, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii., p. 300.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — Upper part of head dark metallic green ; a small
spot of very luminous light grass-green upon the forehead.
Back grass-green, inclined to bronze in certain lights. Wings
like the back ; primaries purplish-brown. Rump and upper-
tail-coverts brilliant metallic grass-green. Entire throat
brilliant metallic grass-green. Breast metallic green, lighter
than the throat. Rest of underparts metallic coppery-bronze,
changing in certain lights to red upon the abdomen. Under-
tail-coverts brilliant grass-green. Tail brownish-black with
a purple shade. Bill black. Tarsi covered with short white
feathers.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2. Culmen, i.
This extremely rare species, dedicated by Parzudaki to Mr.
Isaacson, is only represented in the Collections by three
specimens, one the type, " Ex Elliot Collection," is now in the
New York Museum of Natural History, the second one is in
the Liverpool Museum, and the ihird in my Collection.
262 Genera of Huniiiiing Birds
Genus CII., Pterophanes, Gould, Int., Troch., 1861, p. 105-
Lepidoria. Muls. and Verr., Class. Troch., 1865, p. 61.
Type : O. temininckfi, Boissonneau.
Bill cylindrical, narrow, longer than the head, slightly
curved upward at the point. Wings very large, falcate,
longer than the tail. Tail large and forked. Rectrices broad,
median shortest, lateral and outermost ones slightly and
gradually longer. Feet small, hind toe shorter than the
middle one, claws long, slightly curved, and sharp at the
point. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
374. Pterophanes temmincki, Boiss., Rev. Zool., 1839,
P- 354-
Trochihis cyanopterus, Fras., P.Z.S., 1840, p. 17.
Mellisiiga temmincki, Gray Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Lepidoria temmincki, Muls. and Verr., Class. Troch., 1865,
p. 61.
Temminck's Sapphire-wing, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii.,
p. 178.
le Pterophane de Temminck, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. ii., p. 2gi .
//<7(5/V<7^.— Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Male. — Upperside shining dark green, appearing nearly
black on neck and back, in certain lights. Tail shining bronze-
green. A white spot behind the eye. Underside brilliant
shining dark green. Wings metallic deep blue, each feather
tipped with purplish-black. Bill black. Feet flesh colour.
Total length, 6|in. Wing, 4^. Tail, 3. Culmen, \\.
Female. — Head dark brown. Upperside golden-green. Tail
bronze-green, outermost rectrice white, margined with brownish-
bronze. Rump and uppertail-coverts shining green. A white
spot behind the eye. Throat, breast, and abdomen rufous.
Flanks and sides of breast shining golden-green with base of
feathers rufous. Undertail-coverts dark green. Greater wing
coverts metallic blue, primaries and secondaries purplish-
brown. Bill black.
Total length, 6in. Wing, 4. Tail, 2|. Culmen, \\.
Genera of HinuDiing Birds. 263
This species was probably discovered in Columbia, by
Boissonneau, the author of the species.
My specimens from Peru, and Bolivia collected by M. M.
Whitely and Buckley, are larger, and slightly different in
colouration. The upper and underside are of a darker green,
the median rectrices and uppertail-coverts are not bronzy,
but dark shining green, the lateral and outermost ones are
dark bronzy-brown margined with brownish-black. If they
should prove distinct, I propose the name of Pterophanes ^
peruvianas, for that species, Whitely's specimens from Peru,
haAonglDeen collected first.
FAMILY X. HELIANTHEIDAE,
OR Family of Star-frontlet Humming Birds.
Body large. Bill long, nearly straight. Culmen closely
feathered at the base ; nasal covers completely hidden. Tail
forked. Wings long, reaching the end of tail. Sexes unlike
Type: Heliantliea , Gould, Int., Troch., i86r, p. 130.
Range. — Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Genus CIII. Diphlogaena, Gould, Int. Troch, 1861, p. 133.
Type : — D. iris, Gould.
Bill slender, straight, very long, about twice the length of
the head. Wings long and pointed, reaching the end of tail.
Tail long and forked. Rectrices narrow, median long and
shortest, lateral and outermost ones slightly and gradually
longer. Tarsi clothed. Sexes unlike in plumage.
Habitat. — Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
375. Diphlogaena iris, Gould, P.Z.S., 1853, p. 6r.
Helianthea aurora, Gould, P.Z.S., 1853, p. 61.
HypocJirisia aurora, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. g.
Hypochrysia iris, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1859, P- 9-
Leadheatera warszezviczi, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853,
p. 9.
Coeligena warsze-d'iczi, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1859,
P- 23-
264 Genera of Hununiiig Birds.
Diphlogaena atirora, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv, p. 248.
Diphlogaena iris buckleyi, Berlepsch, Ibis, 1887, p. 295.
Rainbo7v, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 247.
Bolivian Rainbozv, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 248.
la Diphlogene iris, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. ii.,
p. 302.
la Diphlogcne aurore, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t.
ii., p. 303.
Warzewiczs Inca, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886, p. 21.
Habitat. — Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Male. — Forehead brilliant metallic golden-green, changing
to orange-scarlet on the sides of crown. Centre of crown
deep metallic blue. Neck and upper part of back very dark
bronze-green appearing almost black in certain lights. Lower
part of back, rump, abdomen, uppertail and undertail-coverts,
and tail chestnut-red. Throat and breast glittering green,
with a small spot of purplish in the centre. Wings purplish-
bro\\n, secondaries chestnut margined at tips with purplish-
brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5^in. Wing, 3?-. Tail, 2\. Culmen, \\.
Female? — Head and neck golden-green with a bright spot
on forehead. Back bronzy-green. Rump, uppertail-coverts,
and tail, chestnut-red, all the rectrices, excepting tJie outer-
most ones, slightly tipped with bronze. Throat buff, spotted
with green. Breast green streaked with grayish buff. Abdo-
men and flanks chestnut. Vent white. Rest like the male.
Total length, 5jin.' Wing, 3. Tail, 2\. Culmen, i^.
It is a very rare species. It was discovered in Bolivia, by
Mr. Warszewicz. The type of the species is in the British
Museum. " Ex. Coll. Gould." Aly specimens were collected
by Buckley.
376. Diphlogaena hesperus, Gould, Ann., Mag. Nat. Hist.,
1865, p. 127.
Ecuadorian Rainbow, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
p. 20.
la Diphlogcne hesperus, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii., 304.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
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Male. — Forehead metallic iiery-red on the sides of crown.
Centre of crown brilliant metallic blue with purplish reflections.
Lower part of head and rest of upperside bronzy-green,
appearing nearly black, on head and upper part of back.
Uppertail andundertail-coverts,and tail chestnut-red, margined
with bronze at tips. Underside brilliant shining green with
the throat of the most brilliant gold, under which is a spot of
metallic lilac. Wings-coverts bronzy-green, secondaries
chestnut-red with the tips margined with purplish-brown,
primaries chestnut-red on outer shafts, inner ones purplish-
brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5|in. Wing, 3I. Tail, 2^. Culmen, I5.
Female ? — Head fiery-red with a blue streak in the middle.
Underside glittering golden-green washed with grayish-buff.
Rest like the male.
Total length, 5iin. Wing, 3. Tail, 2|-. Culmen, ig-.
All my specimens of this extremely rare and fine species
were collected in Uppei Amazon, by Buckley.
I should not be surprised that D. iris and hesperiis, should
turn out to be the same species, all the adult male specimens
being those with the upper and underside green, and all the
others with chestnut on back and abdomen, female or young.
Genus CIV. Helianthea, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 130.
Type : T. violifera, Gould.
Bill long, straight, and cylindrical, much longer than the
head. Wings moderately long and powerful, reaching the
■end of tail. Tail long and slightly forked. Rectrices broad,
median long, and shortest, the two next, very slightly and
gradually longer, the last lateral, and the outermost one very
slightly longer, and of the same length. Tarsi short and
clothed. Feet very small, hind toe the shortest. Sexes
•unlike. ,
Habitat.- — Venezuela, Peru, and Bolivia.
377. Helianthea violifera, Gould, P.Z.S., 1846, p. 87.
Mellisuga violifera, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Helianthea violtfer, Bon. Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, p. 75.
Calligenia violifera, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. ii.,
P- 313-
266 Genera of Humming Birds.
Violet-throated Star-frontlet, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv.,
P 239.
la Calligenie volifere, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t.
ii., p. 314.
Habitat. — Bolivia.
Male. — Spot on forehead brilliant metallic green. Top of
head dark green appearing almost black. Back and rump
golden-green. Uppertail-coverts and tail rufous tipped with
pale bronzy-green. Throat dark green with a broad metallic
spot in the lower central part, violet-blue. Breast shining
green with a very narrow white band across the middle. Abdo-
men and flanks rufous washed with golden-green on flanks.
Undertail-coverts light rufous. Wing-coverts golden-bronze,
secondaries rufous at base, then bronzy-brown, primaries
purple ; outer edge of first primary rufous for four-fifths of its
length. Bill black.
Total length, sfin. Wing, 3^. Tail, 2^*^. Culmen, \\.
Female. — Like the male with the throat rufous mottled with
green.
This very rare species was discovered by Mr. Bridges.
I have only one male specimen, collected in Bolivia, by
Buckley.
^378 Helianthea osculans, Gould, P.Z.S., 1871, p. 503.
Calligenia osculans, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. ii.r
p. 310.
Buff-tailed Star frontlet, Gould, Mon. Troch, Supple.,
1886, p. 22.
la Calligenie a genime violette, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,.
1876, t. ii., p. 310.
Habitat. — Peru.
Male. — Very closely allied to H. violifera, from which it
differs only by being destitute of the white band across the
breast, more green on the abdomen, the apical half of the
median rectrices, bronzy-green, and the tips of laterals have a
large band of bronzy-green.
Total length, 5|in. Wing, "3. Tail, 2|. Culmen, i^.
Female. — Has no frontal nor gular spot. Throat buff
spotted with green, rest like the male.
Type in British Museum.
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■5^379. Helianthea DiCHROURA, Tacz., P.Z.S., 1874, p. 138.
Calligenia dichroura, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii.,p. 309.
Jelskys Star-frontlet, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
p. 23.
Habitat. — Peru.
Male. — -Very closely allied to H. osculans, from which it
differs only by the apical band of the tail feathers, which is
more apparent in this species, and darker.
For me, it is a doubtful species, probably the same as
H. osculans.
Type in the Warsaw Museum. It was collected near
Maragnioc, Peru, by M. Jelsky.
380. Helianthea eos, Gould, P.Z.S., 1846, p. 11.
Mellisuga eos, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. iii., p. 5.
Hypochrysia eos, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1S53, p. 9.
Calligenia eos, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. ii.,
p. 311.
Golden Starfrontlet, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 237.
La Calli^enie aurore, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii.. p. 311.
Habitat. — Venezuela.
Male. — Forehead brilliant metallic golden-green. Rest of
head velvety-black, with dark green reflections, when viewed
from behind. Back shining golden-green, passing to fiery-
gold on rump and uppertail coverts. Tail cinnamon, broadly
tipped with golden-bronze. A white spot behind the eye.
Throat metallic dark-green, with a broad spot in the centre
brilliant metallic violet. Breast brilliant metallic ofolden-ofreen,
passing to gold on lower part and fiery-gold on abdomen and
flanks. Undertail-coverts cinnamon. Wing-coverts golden,
secondaries cinnamon, margined narrowly at tips with golden-
bronze, primaries bronzy-purple, outer edge of first primary
for four-fifths of its length cinnamon. Bill black.
Total length, 5|in. Wing, 3. Tail, 2. Culmen, \\.
Female. — Head dark shining green. Upperside golden-
green passing to gold on rump and uppertail-coverts. Tail
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268 Genera of Humming Birds.
cinnamon passing to golden-bronze. Throat rufous mottled
with small green spots. Breast golden-green. Abdomen
and flanks bright gold, the base of all the feathers of the
underside rufous, rest like the male.
Total length, 5|in. Wing, 2f. Tail, 2. Culmen, i^.
This handsome and rare species was discovered in
Venezuela, by M. M. Punch and Schlim.
I have a fine series of this species collected in Venezuela
by Mr. Briceno.
Genus CV. Hypochrysia, Reich., Aufz. der Colib.,
1853. P- 9-
Helianthea, Gould, P.Z.S., 1848, p. 11.
Phemone, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. g.
Saturia, Muls., Cat. Ois. Mou., 1875, p. 21.
Type : O. bonapartei, Boissonneau.
Bill long, straight, cylindrical. Wings long, reaching the
•end of tail. Tail moderately long and slightly forked.
Median rectrices shortest, lateral and outermost ones slightly
and gradually longer. Tarsi clothed. Sexes unlike. Rump
brilliant metallic.
Habitat. — Colombia, Ecuador.
381. Hypochrysia bonapartei, Boiss., Rev. Zool., 1840,
p. 6.
Trochiius aurogaster, Fraz., P.Z.S., 1840, p. 16.
Mellisuga bonapartei, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Heliaiifhea bonapartei, Gould. Men. Troch., vol. iv., p. 236.
Bonaparte s Star-frontiet, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p.
236.
r Helianthee de Bonaparte, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. ii., p. 295.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — Forehead brilliant metallic green. Rest of head
and back very dark green, appearing almost black on head in
certain lights. Rump and uppertail coverts most brilliant
metallic liery-gold. Tail golden-bronze. Throat and breast
Genera of Hujiiniing Birds. 269
metallic brilliant green, brighter on breast. Centre of throat
metallic purplish-blue. Abdomen and flanks brilliant metallic
fiery-gold. Undertail-coverts shining gold margined with
rufous. Wings bronzy-purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4|-in. Wing, 3. Tail, 2\. Culmen, \\.
Female. — Upperside shining green, golden on rump.
Uppertail-coverts fiery-gold. Tail golden-bronze. Throat
buff. Breast shining golden-green. Abdomen and flanks
buff, washed with brilliant gold. Undertail-coverts buff.
Wings bronzy-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2f. Tail, 2. Culmen, \\.
It is probable that Mr. Boissonneau was the discoverer of
this fine species, which he dedicated to Prince Charles L.ucien
Bonaparte, the celebrated Ornithologist.
It is a common species in Colombia.
382. Hypochrvsia heli.anthea. Less., Rev. Zool., 1838,
P- 3U-
Mellisuga heliaiithea, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Helianthea typica, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 235.
Helianthea porphyrogasfer, Muls., Hist. Nat., Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. ii., p. 293.
Star-frontlet, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 235.
I' Helianthee a ventre de porphyre, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1876, t. ii., p. 294.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — Top of head and lores velvety-black. Forehead
brilliant metallic green. Upperside dark green, appearing
almost black on head and back. Lower part of rump metallic
red-purple. Uppertail-coverts brilliant metallic light green.
Tail dark olive bronze-green. Chin and breast verv dark
green. Centre of throat metallic dark blue. Abdomen and
flanks brilliant metallic lilac. Undertail-coverts dark reddish-
purple. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2\. Culmen, i:^.
Female. — Upperside shining green, golden on back. Rump
and uppertail-coverts brilliant metallic light green margined
with purple. Tail and wings like the male. Throat buff.
Breast grolden-orreen washed with buff. Abdomen and flanks
270 Genera of Humming Birds.
buff washed with metallic lilac, especially so on flanks. Under-
tail-coverts olive-bronze, margined with bufl^. Bill black.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2. Culmen, \\.
This species is abundant in Colombia.
I have one male specimen, nearly adult, without the frontal
spot of forehead, and the abdomen and flanks shining gold
with a lilac tinge on flanks. It looks as if it was an hybrid of
H. bonapartei and H. typica. I have also one specimen
from Colombia which 1 described in the Humming Bird,
1891, vol. i., p. 26, almost dark bluish-black, with the gular,
spot and uppertail-coverts dark silvery-green. Tail purplish-
black. Wings black. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour
at base. Rest black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2f. Tail, i|^. Culmen, i ^L.
If it should prove a distinct species, I propose for it the
Vs name of Hypochrysia nigra.
Genus CVI. Calligenia, Muls., Cat. Ois. Mou., 1875, p. 20.
Type : T. lutetiae, Delattre and Bourcier.
Bill straight, cylindrical, long, about twice the length of
the head. Feathers of forehead projecting on culmen.
Wings long, reaching the end of tail. Tail long, forked.
Rectrices narrow. Median long and shortest, the two next,
very slightly and gradually longer, the last lateral and outer-
most ones, slightly longer and of the same length. Tarsi
clothed. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
383. Calligenia lutetiae, Delatt. and Bourc, Rev. Zool.,
1846, p. 307.
Mellisuga lutetiae, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Heliantliea lutetiae, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 238.
Comte de Paris, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 238.
la Calligenie a genime bleue, Muls., Hist. Nat., Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. ii., p. 307.
Habitat. — Ecuador and Colombia.
Male. — Forehead brilliant metallic green. Crown and nape
velvety-black with dark bronze-green reflections in certain
Genera of Humming Birds. 271
lights. Upperside dark-green, appearing black in the centre
of back in certain lights. Uppertail-coverts bronzy-green.
Tail dark bronze-green. Underside brilliant shining green,
base of feathers black. Centre of throat brilliant metallic-
blue. Vent white. Undertail-coverts, bronze-green, margined
with grayish-buff. Wing coverts dark bronzy-green, second-
aries pale yellowish-buff, tipped with purplish-brown, primaries
purplish. Bill black.
Total length, 5iin. Wing, 3^. Tail, 2\. Culmen, if.
Female. — Upperside shining green, golden on uppertail
coverts. Tail bronze-green. Throat buff. Underside shining
golden-green, base of feathers grayish buff, giving a scaly
appearance to that part. Rest like the male.
Total length, 5^in. Wing, 3. Tail, 2\. Culmen, i^
This beautiful species was discovered in Ecuador, by
Delattre, and dedicated by him and Bourcier, to Comte de
Paris.
My specimens were collected in Ecuador, bv Buckley. I
have also one specimen received from Bogota, Colombia.
■Genus CVII. Eudosia, Muls., Cat. Ois. Mou., 1875, p. 20.
Type : D. travicsi, Mulsant and Verreaux.
Bill straight, long, about twice the length of the head.
Wings long, reaching the end of tail. Tail long, slightly
forked. Median rectrices shortest, lateral and outermost
ones very slightly and gradually longer. Metallic frontal spot.
Centre of throat white. No white on tail.
Range, Colombia.
This genus stands exactly between Ho7nophania and
Callt'genia, having some of the characters belonging to
these two genera.
384. Eudosia TRAVIESI, Muls. and Verr, Ann., Soc, Linn.,
Lyon, 1866, p. 199.
Travies Inca, Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl., 1886, p. 25.
I'Eudosie de Travies, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
-vol. iii., p. 3.
Habitat. — Colombia.
272 Genera of Hiunmiiig Birds.
Male. — Small frontal spot brilliant metallic green with'
bluish reflections. Head and back very dark bronzy-green
appearing almost black, with a greenish gloss in centre of
crown. Wing-coverts and rump, bronze-green. Uppertail-
coverts shining reddish-purple. Tail dark greenish-bronze^
Throat minutely spotted, metallic dark green with a small
metallic violet spot in the centre beneath. A broad white
band on breast. Abdomen and flanks dark shining green^
appearing almost black on lower part of breast. Undertail-
coverts golden-green. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5|in. Wing, 35. Tail, 2g. Culmen, i|.
Female. — Unknown.
This extremely rare species came first in a lot of birds sent
from Bogota, Colombia. It was dedicated by M. M. Mulsant
and Verreaux to Mr. Travies, a celebrated painter of natural
history objects. The type remained for some time in
Verreaux's Collection, and finally was sold to the late Count
Turati of Milan, whose celebrated collection was given to the
Natural History Museum of Milan, by his heirs. Besides the
type, I think there are only three other specimens known^
one " Ex. Coll. Elliot," now in the Museum of New York^
one in the British Museum, and one fine male specimen in my
collection, from which the above description was taken.
Genus CVIII. Homophania, Reich., Aufz. der Colib.,
1853, P- 10-
Polyaena, Heine., Journ. fur Ornith., 1843, p. 215.
Type : O. torquata, Boissonneau.
Bill long, straight, about twice the length of the head.
Feathers of forehead projecting on the culmen. Nostrils-
hidden. Wings broad, long, reaching the end of tail. Tail
long, slightly forked. Median rectrices broad and long,
remainder of rectrices very slightly and gradually longer,-
nearly all white. Entire breast pure white. Metallic spot
in the centre of crown. Sexes unlike in plumage.
Habitat. — Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
385. Homophania torquata, Boiss., Rev. Zool., 1840, p. 6.
Mellisiiga torquata, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Bourcieria torquata, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 251,
Genera of H umming Birds. 273.
Collared Inca, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 251.
r Ho7nophanie a collier, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876^
t. ii., p. 317.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — Centre of crown metallic purplish-blue. Rest of
head and back black with greenish reflections when seen from
behind. Lower part of back, rump and undertail-coverts dark
shining green. Median rectrices dark olive-green, rest white,
tipped with bronzy-black, outermost one white for two-thirds
of its length, rest olive-bronze. Throat black with dark green
in centre. Breast pure white. Abdomen and flanks black
with greenish reflections. Undertail-coverts dark shining
green. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, Sjin. Wing, 3. Tail, 2. Culmen, if.
Female. — Crown bluish-green. Upperside shining green,
with golden reflections when seen from behind, darker on
neck. Tail bronze-green, laterals white, tipped with bronzy-
black, outermost one margined on upper part of outer web
and tipped with blackish-bronze. Chin white, spotted with
green. Breast pure white. Abdomen and flanks gray,
washed with green, especially on flanks. Undertail-co\ crts
bronze-green. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|-. Tail, \~. Culmen, i-|.
Young. — Upperside black with greenish reflections.
Uppertail-coverts and median rectrices dark olive-green.
Laterals w^hite with black tips, outermost ones white at base,
•margined on outer web, and tipped with purplish-black.
Underside black with streaks of white feathers on breast.
Undertail-coverts dark shining green, margined with white.
Wings purple. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2^. Tail, if. Culmen, |-.
Some of my specimens of this species were collected in
Colombia by Mr. Salmon, another in Ecuador, by Buckley.
386. HOMOPHANIA FULGIDIGULA, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol.
iv., p. 252.
Bourcieria fiilgidigula, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, P* 7-
Green Throated Inca, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 252.
r Homophanie a gorge brilla^ite, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1876, t. ii., p. 319.
274 Genera of Humming Birds.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Exactly like the preceding species, \\ith the ex-
ception of the centre of crown which is metallic bluish-green
or metallic silvery-green, and the chin and throat which are
.brilliant metallic dark green.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 3^. Tail, 2^. Culmen, if.
Female. — Crown metallic grass-green with bluish reflection.
Upperside dark golden-green when viewed from behind.
Median rectrices dark bronze-green, lateral and outermost
■ones white with purplish-black tips. Throat dark shining
green with the centre white. Breast pure white. Abdomen
and flanks gray, washed with green, more so, on flanks.
Undertail-coverts green, margined with white. Wings
purplish. Bill black.
Total length, 4Y^e-in. Wing, 2^. Tail, i|. Culmen, if.
My specimens of this species were collected in Ecuador, in
1879, by Buckley.
■^387. HOMOPHANIA INSF.CTIVORA, Tschudi, Faun., Peru,
1844, p. 248.
Bourcieria insectivora, Gould, Int. Troch., 186 1, p. 135.
P HoDiophanie insectivore.
Tschudi Inca, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886, p. 26.
Habitat. — Peru.
Male. — Head and back of neck, jet black, with the centre
of the crown metallic grass-green. Back, uppertail-coverts,
abdomen, and undertail coverts, shining grass-green. Breast
pure white. Wings purplish-brown, their coverts like the
back. Median rectrices shining grass-green, remainder pure
white, tipped with green, most extensive on the outermost
feathers. Bill black.
Total length, 5fin. Wing, 3^. Tail, 2|. Culmen, ij.
Female. — Entire upper parts and throat shining green.
Median rectrices green, rest white, tipped with black and
glossed with green. Rest like the male. " Elliot's Syn. H.
Birds, p. 76."
Type of species in the Museum of Neuchatel.
Type of male, "Elliot's Coll.," now in the New York
-Museum of Natural History.
This species is one of my desiderata.
Genera of Humming Birds. 275
388. HOMOPHANIA CONRADI, Bourc, P.Z.S., 1847, P- 45-
Mellisiiga conradi, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol i., p. 112.
Bourcieria conradi. Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 253.
Conraditiia conradi, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, P- ^o.
Conrad's Inca, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 253.
I' Homophanie de Conrad, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. ii., p. 321.
Habitat. — Venezuela.
Male. — Top of head and part of crown shining golden-
green. Upperside dark green with golden reflections, when
viewed from behind. Uppertail-coverts and median rectrices
golden-green. Lateral and outermost ones white for two
thirds of their length from base, rest golden-green. Chin,
throat, abdomen, flanks and undertail-coverts brilliant metallic
green, more so, on throat. Breast pure white. Wings
purplish, with a bronzy-gloss. Outer shaft of first primary,
reddish-buff for about three-thirds of its length. Bill black.
Total length, 5iin. Wing, 3^. Tail, 2-^. Culmen, i\.
Female. — Upperside shining grass-green. Uppertail-
coverts and median rectrices golden-green. Lateral and
outermost ones white with golden-green tips, darker on outer-
mosts. Throat buffy-white, with the sides metallic-green.
Breast pure white. Abdomen, flanks and undertail-coverts
shining green, grayish in the centre of abdomen. Wing like
that of the male. Bill black.
Total length, 5|in. Wing, 2f. Tail, i|. Culmen, i\.
I have a fine series of this beautiful species collected in
Merida, Venezuela, by Mr. Biicefio.
The type is in the Loddige's Collection.
389. HOMOPHANIA INCA, Gould, Jard. Contr. Ornith., 1852,
p. 136.
Bourcieria inca, Bon., Rev. and Mag., Zool., 1854, p. 252.
Inca, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 254.
r Homophanie inca, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. ii.,
p. 322.
Habitat. — Peru and Bolivia.
Male. — A luminous emerald-green spot on forehead. Rest
of head jet black, with golden reflections, when vievved from
276 Genera of Humming Birds.
behind. Upperside brilliant metallic green. Uppertail-
coverts brilliant golden-green. Median rectrices bronzy-green,
remainder white, with their terminal third bronzy-green.
Throat black, tips of feathers metallic golden-green. Breast
deep reddish-buff. Abdomen and flanks glittering dark
golden-green. Undertail-coverts shining green. Wings-
purple. Bill black.
Total length, 5.Un. Wing, 3^^. Tail, 2\. Culmen, i|.
Female. — Upperside dark golden-green, darker on head in
consequence of the black base of feathers. Uppertail-coverts
shining golden-green. Median rectrices bronze-green, lateral
and outermost ones white, margined on outer webs, and tipped
with bronze-green. Throat reddish-buff spotted with brown.
Breast deep buff. Rest of underside metallic green washed
sparingly with buff. Undertail-coverts green, margined with
grayish-buff.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2|. Tail, i|. Culmen, i;^.
This rare and handsome species was discovered in Bolivia,,
by Mr. Warszewicz.
My specimens were collected by Buckley.
390. HOMOPHANIA LAWRENCEI, Boucard, H. Bird, 1892^
vol. ii., p. 87.
Lawrence' s Humming Bird.
r Homophanie de Lawrence.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — Crown metallic dark green. Upperside dark bronzy-
green, black in certain lights. Uppertail-coverts shining green
Median rectrices bronze-green, laterals pale buff with tips
bronze-green. Wings purplish. Throat and sides of breast
metallic dark green, most brilliant. Breast pure white.
Abdomen and flanks dark bronzy-green, almost black,
Undertail-coverts shining green, with the base of feathers pale
buff. Bill black. Feet flesh colour with black nails.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2f. Tail, 2. Culmen, \\.
This species is easily distinguished from H. insectivora by
the colour of its rectrices.
Type unique in my collection.
Genera of Humming Birds. 277
Genus CIX. Urochroa, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 56.
Type : T. bougueri, Bourcier.
Bill straight, twice the length of the head. Nostrils ex-
posed. Wings long, reaching the end of tail. Tail square,
rectrices rounded at tips, all of the same length. Feet large.
Tarsi partly clothed, hind toe of the same length as the
middle toe.
• Habitat. — Ecuador.
391. Urochroa bougueri, Bourc, Compt. Rend., 1851, t.
xxxii., p. 186.
Coeligena bougueri, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, P- 7-
Urochroa leucura, Lawr., Ann. N.Y. Lye., Nat. Hist., 1864^
vol. viii,, p. 43.
Pied-tail, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p- 57.
r Urochoe de Bouguer, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t.
i.,p. 193.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside coppery-bronze. Median rectrices very
dark bronze-green, the others white, margined on outer webs,
and tipped with blackish-brow^n. Spot behind the eye buff.
Chin, throat, and upper part of breast metallic dark blue with
greenish reflections. Rest of underside dark grayish-brown
washed with green. Undertail-coverts bronzy-green. Wings
purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, sfin. Wing, 3|-. Tail, 2|. Culmen, if.
Female. — Unknown.
This very rare species was discovered in Ecuador, by
Bourcier. He dedicated it to Mr. Pierre Bouguer.
1 have only one specimen, " Ex. Coll. Rucker." ,
Genus CX. Bourcieria, Bon. Compt. Rend, 1850, p. 380,
Lampropvgia, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 10.
PiLONiA, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, vol. iii, p. 4.
Type. — T. prunellei, Bourcier.
Bill very long, straight, pointed at tip. Wings long, reach-
ing the end of tail. Patch of white feathers on sides of
breast. Tail long, broad, slightly forked, median shortest,
278 Genera of H iimming Birds.
lateral and outermost ones very slightly and gradually longer.
Tarsi bare. Sexes alike.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
392. BOURCIERIA PRUNELLEI, Bourc. and Muls., Ann. Soc,
Agr., Lyon, 1843, P- S^-
Mellisiiga priiiielli, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Homophania prunelli, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, P- ^o*
Coelii^eiia pritnelli, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 257.
Lanipropygia prunelli, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 137.
Pilonia prunelli, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois.Mou., 1876, t. iii., p. 4.
PriDiclle's Coeligene, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv. p. 255.
la Pilonie de Prunelle, Muls.. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. iii., p. 5.
Habitat. — Colombia and Ecuador.
Male. — Head black with a bronzy-greenish gloss. Neck
black with a bluish gloss. Upperside black, but when seen from
behind it is brilliant metallic purplish-red passing to golden on
rump. Uppertail-coverts bluish-purple. Tail purplish black.
Underside purplish-black. Centre of throat metallic bluish-
green. A broad white patch on each side of breast. Shoulders
brilliant metallic silvery-blue. Undertail-coverts bronzy-black
fringed with white. Wings purple. Bill black.
Total length, 5|-in. Wing, 3^. Tail, 2\. Culmen, \\.
Female. — Coloured like the male, but not so black. Lateral
and outermost rectrices with tips slightly margined with dark
gray.
This species was dedicated to Doctor Prunelle by Messrs.
Mulsant and Bourcier.
I have one specimen from Ecuador, collected by Buckley.
393. BOURCIERIA ASSIMILIS, Elliott, Ibis., 1876, p. 56.
Elliot's Inca, Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl., 1886, p. 26.
Coeligene semblable.
Male. — Exactly like the preceding species, excepting the
colour of throat, which is metallic purple.
I don't consider it as a species, having received in the same
box, and from the same locality, specimens coloured like this
mixed with the others.
Genera of Hutiiming Birds. 279
394- BOURCIERIA PURPUREA, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv.,
p. 256.
Purple Coeligene, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 256.
le Coeligene pourpre.
Male. — Exactly like the preceding species with more
purple on back, when seen from behind. I don't consider it
a species, but a young male of B. prunelli.
I have received specimens from Bogota, corresponding
exactly to the above description.
395. BOURCIERIA WiLSONi, Delatt and Bourc, Rev. Zool.,
1846, p. 305.
Mellisuga wilsoni, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Coeligena wilsoni, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, p. 73.
Lampropygia wilsoni, Reich., Troch. Enum., p. 7.
Pilonia wilsoni, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. iii.,
p. 7.
Wilson's Coeligene, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 258.
la Pilonie de Wilson, Muls., Hi^t. Nat.' Ois. Mou., 1876, t.
iii., p. 7.
Habitat. — Colombia and Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside dark bronzy-brown, coppery on neck
more or less, according to specimens, with a bright silvery
greenish gloss on back and rump when seen from behind,
Uppertail-coverts bronzy-brown, reddish at lower part. Tail
bronze-green, or reddish-bronze. Throat metallic purple. A
broad patch of white on each side of breast. Underside
rufous-brown, bronzy-green on flanks. Vent white. Under-
tail-coverts bronzy-green, margined with deep buff. Wings
purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2^. Tail, i|^. Culmen, i-|.
Female.— \j\}^& the male, but paler in colouration, sides of
throat blackish brown, rectrices margined with buff. Same
size as the male.
I have one specimen with the throat metallic purple inter-
mixed with green ; but I think nothing of it, these birds
varying much in colouration according to age.
This species was discovered at Juntas, Colombia, by
Delattre, who dedicated it to Mr. Thomas Wilson, a liberal
28 o Genera of Humming Birds.
patron of Natural Sciences, who gave his ornithological Col-
lection to the Museum of the Academy of Philadelphia.
Genus CXI. Lampropygia, Cab. and Heine., Mus. Hein.,
t. iii., p. 78.
COELIGENA, Bon. Compt., Rend., 1850, p. 380.
Type. — O. coeligena, Lesson.
Bill long, straight, nearly twice the length of the head.
Wings narrow, long, and pointed, reaching the end of
tail. Tail long, slightly forked. Median rectrices long,
shortest, lateral and outermost ones, slightly and gradually
longer. Undertail-coverts very short. Sexes similar.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Colombia, and Bolivia.
396. Lampropygia coeligena, Cab. and Heine, Mus.
Hein., t. iii., p. 78.
Coeligena typica, Bon. Consp., Gen., Av., 1850, p. 73.
Ornismya coeligena, Less. Troch., 1832, p. 141.
Mellisiiga coeligena Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Coeligene, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 255.
la Lampropygie coeligene, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou, 1876,
t. iii., p. II.
Habitat. — Venezuela.
Male. — Upperside shining coppery-purple, with the rump
brilliant metallic-green, when seen from behind. Tail dark
olive-bronze with purplish reflections. Throat grayish-white,
with blackish-brown in centre of each feather. Lower part of
breast, abdomen, and flanks dark gray with a rufous tinge, and
washed with reddish-bronze on flanks. Undertail-coverts
rufous. Wings shining purple. Bill black.
Total length, 5^jin. Wing, 3. Tail, 2\. Culmen, i\.
Female. — Exactly like the male, but slightly paler in colour-
ation. Tips of lateral and outermost rectrices pale buff.
I have one specimen of this species, " Ex. Coll. Costa de
Beauregard," which I believe to be the type of Lesson. The
others were collected in Venezuela, by my friend. Doctor
Carlos Rojas.
Genera of Humming Birds. 281
397. LAMPROPYGIA COLUMBIANA, Elliot, Ibis, 1876, p. 57.
Colombian Inca, Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl., 1886, p. 27.
le Coeligene de Colombie.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — -Upperside golden-brown. When viewed from
behind it shines brilliantly, and the rump appears metallic
silvery-green. Tail shining golden-bronze. Throat white,
with the centre feathers blackish-brown. Underside smoky-
gray, darker on the abdomen, and washed with golden-bronze
on flanks. Undertail-coverts greenish-bronze margined with
rufous. Wings purple. Bill black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2\. Culmen, \\.
Female. — Slightly paler in colouration, lateral rectrices and
outermost ones margined with grayish-buff. Abdomen and
.undertail-coverts rufous.
This species has been confused by many authors for the
preceding one of Lesson. Mr. Elliot was the first to separate
them, and I am of his opinion.
The type of the male " Ex. Elliot Collection " is now in the
New York Museum of Natural History.
Among my specimens, the typical female from which the
the above description was taken was collected in Colombia, by
Mr. Salmon.
398. LAMPROPYGIA BOLiviANA, Gould, Int. Troch., p. 137.
Bolivian Inca, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886, p. 27.
la Coeligene de Bolivie.
Habitat. — -Bolivia.
Male. — Exactly like the preceding species from which it
■could not be distinguished if it was not for its tail which is
dark olive-brown, passing to purplish-brown, the brownish
streaks of throat are more conspicuous than in the specimens
of B. colombiana, and the upperside is darker.
Total length, S^in. Wing, 3^. Tail, 2|. Culmen, i^.
Female. — Upperside golden-bronze. When viewed from
behind, the rump is metallic pale green. Uppertail-coverts
purple, margined with rufous. Tail golden-lDronze at base,
passing to dark purple, all the tips of rectrices margined with
buff. Throat grayish-buff with olive-brown in the centre of
282 Genera of Hiimmins^ Birds.
feathers. Breast grayish-brown. Abdomen and flanks rufous-
gray washed with pale bronze-green on flanks. Undertail-
coverts olive-brown margined with rufous. Wings purple.
Bill black.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2§. Tail, i^. Culmen, r.
Type of female in my collection.
It was collected in Bolivia, by Buckley.
I have given the descriptions of the three species known of
Lampropyffia, as former authors have done ; but I should not
be surprised, when more specimens of these birds are
collected by true Ornithologists, that it will be found that
they are all females, or young males, of Boiircieria wilsoni,
and probably of another or several allied species.
FAMILY XI. HELIODOXIDAE.
OR Family of Brilliant Humming Birds.
Size moderately large. Bill of moderate length, or long
and straight. Sheath of box maxilla and mandible smooth.
Nasal covers completely concealed. Wings narrow and long.
Tail more or less forked. Males usually very brilliant.
Brilliant gular spot, or throat brilliant, as in the genera
Eugenes and Sternoclyta. Sexes unlike.
Type: Heliodoxa, Gould, P.Z.S., 1849, P- 95-
Ran^e. — United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica,
Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Guiana and Brasilia.
Genus CXII. Leadbeatera, Bon., Consp., Gen. Av.,
1850, p. 70.
Trochilus, Tsch. Faun., Per., 1845-46, t. 2^, p- 249.
ASPATA, Hein., Journ. fur Ornith., 1863, p. 179.
Hypolia, Muls., Cat. Ois., Mou., 1875, p. 17.
Bill short, stout, and straight. Feathers of the forehead
projecting on the maxilla, and covering the nostrils. Crown
metallic. Wings, long, narrow and pointed, reaching the end
of tail. Tail forked. No gular spot. Tarsi clothed. Sexes
unlike.
Genera of HnmDiing Birds. 283
Type : Leadbeatera errata, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850,
p. 70.
Range : Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and Bolivia.
399. Leadbeatera grata, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850^
p. 70.
Heliodoxa leadbcateri, Bourc, Rev. Zool., 1S43, p. 102.
Trochihis otero, Tsch. Faun., Peruana, 1845-46, t. xxiii.,
p. 249.
Leadbeatera otero, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 7.
Leadbeatera sagitta, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, P- 7-
Caeligena sagitta, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 23.
Heliodoxa otero, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 96.
Leadbeatera splendens, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 74.
Aspasta ieadbeateri, Hein., Journ. for Ornith, 1854, p. 180,
Hypolia Ieadbeateri, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou. 1876^
vol. ii., p. 207-21 1.
Heliodoxa parviila , Berlepsch., Col. Art., 1888, p. 8.
Leadbeater's Brilliant, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 96.
Otero Brilliant, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 96.
Hypolie de Leadbeater, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,.
vol. ii., p. 207.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Colombia, Peru and Bolivia.
Male. — Crown of head metallic blue with purplish reflec-
tions or metallic bluish-green. Nape and uppertail-coverts
coppery-red. Upperside golden-green. Median rectrices
bronze, laterals blackish-bronze with bronze tips in some
specimens, in others, the three outermost ones are bluish-
black. Throat and breast metallic brilliant golden-green or
brilliant emerald green. Abdomen and flanks dark shining
green. Undertail-coverts green, margined with gray. Vent
wiiite. Wings purple-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4iin. Wing, 2f. Tail, i|-. Culmen, f.
Female. — Forehead shining metallic green. Neck coppery-
red. Upperside golden-green. Median rectrices bronze,
laterals bluish-black, typed with white. Underside white,,
each feather tipped with metallic-green or golden-green..
Y
284 Genera of H iimniiiig Birds.
Lower part of abdomen rufous. Undertail-coverts olive-
green, edged with gray and rufous.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, i-^. Culmen, l^.
This species is abundant in Colombia, but rarer elsewhere.
I am of the same opinion as Mr. Elliot about the difficulty
of separating the specimens from Venezuela, Peru and
Bolivia, having in my collection some specimens from
Colombia, exactly like those from Venezuela and Bolivia,
known as H . otero and H . splendens. They vary very much
in colouration.
Type of Bourcier from Colombia in my collection. It is
labelled Leadbeatera leadbeateri. It was dedicated by him
to Mr. John Leadbeater.
•Genus CXIII. Hylonympha, Gould, Ann. and Mag. Nat.
Hist., 1873, p. 429.
Type : H . uiacrocerca , Gould.
Bill longer than the head, stout, and slightly curved.
Feathers of forehead covering the nostrils. Wings long and
narrow. Tail very long, deeply forked, the external rectrices
are twice the length of the one next to it, very broad, and
rounded at tip. Feet small. Tarsi partly clothed. Sexes
unlike.
Habitat —Brazil ?
400. Hylonympha macrocerca, Gould, Ann. and Mag.
Nat. Hist., 1873, p. 429.
Great forked tailed Humming-bird, Gould, Mon. Troch.
Suppl., 1886, p. 37.
I' Hylonymphe a grande queue, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, vol. iii., p. 57.
Habitat. — Brazil ?
Male. — Forehead and crown metallic violet-blue. Nape
and back dark bronze, nearly black. Rest of upperside dark
green. Throat and breast metallic emerald-green. Flanks
dark green. Abdomen black, washed with green. Undertail-
coverts brownish-black. Tail glossy black.
Total length, 8in. Wing, 2|-. Tail, 5^. Culmen, |.
Genera of Hiininiing Birds. 285
Female. — Differs from the male by a much shorter tail and is
very varied in colouration, the outermost feather is tipped with
grayish-white. Laterals bluish-black with outer webs rufous.
Medians bluish-black. Throat and breast w^hite, spangled
with green. Abdomen and flanks rufous. Rest like the
male.
Total length, 5^in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2f. Culmen, i.
A good number of specimens of this remarkable species
were offered for sale in 1873 at the London Docks. Another
lot came shortly after. No more has come since. The
typical specimen was a poor skin. It was secured bv Mr
H. Whitely, and sold by him, to John Gould. I remember as
if it was yesterday, and the excitement it caused to him. At
that time I was living at Great Russell Street. He brought it
to me at once, and I could scarcely believe that it was a real
species. We thought at first that it was a tail of something
else stuck into the body of a Chalybura, but after a careful
examination we agreed that it was a new and remarkable
genus. I have never been able to know, with certainty,
where it came from, but it is probable that the locality for this
curious bird is North Brazil or Trinidad.
Genus CXIV. Heliodoxa, Gould, P.Z.S., 1849, p. 95.
Leadbeatera, Bon. Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, p. 70.
Type : H. Jacula, Gould.
Bill short, stout and straight, slightly longer than the head.
Feathers of the forehead projecting on the bill and coverings
the nostrils. Wings long, narrow and pointed, reaching the
tips of the second lateral rectrices. Tail long, forked ; medians
shortest, laterals graduallv longer, outermost ones slightly
longer than the last lateral. Brilliant gular spot. Tarsi
clothed. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
401. Heliodoxa jacula, Gould, P.Z.S., 1849, P- 96-
Leadbeatera jacula, Bon. Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, p. 70.
Coeligena jacula, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, P- 4-
Green-crowned Brilliant, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 94.
r Heliodoxe a fer de lance, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, vol. ii., p. 202.
286 Genera of H tiniming Birds.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — Crown of the head and underside brilliant metallic
emerald-green. Upperside dark green, bronzy on neck and
uppertail-coverts. Median rectrices purplish-bronze, next
one bluish-black margined and tipped with purplish-bronze,
remainder of rectrices bluish-black. In the centre of the
throat a good spot of metallic blue. Abdomen and flanks
dark shining golden-green. Undertail-coverts dark green,
sometimes edged with grayish-white. Wings purple-brown.
Bill black. Vent and line on sides of flanks white.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 3. Tail, 2\. Culmen, |-.
Female. — Forehead metallic green. Upperside bronzy-
green on neck. Four median rectrices bronzy-green, re-
mainder bluish-black tipped with white. Underside white
with the tips of all the feathers bright green. Centre of
abdomen grayish-buff, rest like the male.
Total length, 4;\in. Wing, 2-g-. Tail, 2. Culmen, |-.
Young males have a line beneath the eyes and lores,
reddish-buff.
I have a fine series of this species from Colombia.
402. Heliodoxa JAA-iesoni, Bourc, Compt., Rend., 1851,
t. xxvii., p. 187.
Coeligena janiesoni, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 7.
Leadbeatera janiesoni, Bon. Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 251.
Jameson' s Brilliant , Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 95.
r Heliodoxe de Jameson, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. J\Iou., 1876,
t. ii., p. 205.
//rt'/^//c?/.— Ecuador.
Male. — Closely allied to the preceding species, but has
only the front and a narrow line on the crown metallic green,
the tail is bluish-blue in its entirety, and the glittering part of
the underside is not so dark.
Total length, 5|in. Wing, 3!;. Tail, 2%. Culmen, i.
Female. — Exactly like that of H. jacnla.
Total length, 4|-in. Wing, 2%. Tail, 2. Culmen, i.
I think that Professor Jameson, of Quito, is the discoverer
of this species. It was dedicated to him by Bourcier.
My specimens were collected in Eicuador, by Buckley.
Genera of Hiiniining Birds. 287
403. Heliodoxa HHNRICI, Lawr. Ann., Nat. Hist., 1866,
p. 402.
Heliodoxa berlepscJii , Boucard, H. Bird, 1892, vol. ii., p. 75.
Costa-Rica Brilliant.
I' Heliodoxe de Costa Rica.
Habitat. — Costa Rica, Veragua.
Male. — Crown of the head, throat, and breast glittering
metallic green with golden reflections. Upperside dark green
passing to shining-green on rump, and golden-green on
uppertail-coverts. Median rectrices steel-blue, margined with
greenish-bronze, laterals steel-blue. Centre of throat spotted
with metallic blue. Abdomen, flanks and undertail-coverts,
golden-green. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 3. Tail, 2\. Culmen, ^.
Female. — Underside shining-green with a golden tinge on
the head and neck. Median rectrices bronze-green passing
to bluish-black at tips. Laterals bluish-black tipped with
white. Underside white, each feather tipped with golden-
green. Wings dark brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2. Culmen, |.
Young Male. — Upper and underside golden-green with
sides of throat rufous.
This species is closely allied to H. Jamesoni, but it is much
more bright on flanks, the crown is fully metallic, the bill is
shorter, and the female has not the rufous abdomen of H.
Jamesoni.
I collected my specimens at Naranjo, and on the Volcano
of Irazu, Costa Rica, in 1877, but I have also some specimens
collected by Arce, in Veragua.
My friend, Count Berlepsch, to whom I communicated my
typical specimens of H. berlepschi, informed me that it was
identical \\ith H. henrici, Lawr.
Genus CXV. Lampraster, Tacz., P.Z.S., 1874, p. 140.
Type : L. branicki, Taczanowski.
Bill longer than the head, straight. Tail as long as the
body, greatly forked. Undertail coverts exceed half the length
of the rectrices. Tarsi covered with feathers to the toes.
Habitat. — Peru.
288 Genera of Hzimmino^ Birds.
■^404. Lampraster branicki, Tacz., P.Z.S., 1874, p. 140.
Count Branicki Humming-bird , Gould, Mon. Troch.
Suppl., 1886, p. 18.
le Lampraste de Branicki, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. ii., p. 200.
Habitat. — Peru.
Male. — Centre of the crown occupied by a line of brilliant
green, which commences at the base of maxilla and changes
to blue in the centre of the head. Upper parts shining green.
Throat metallic rose, changing to violet in certain lights.
Chin brilliant green. Breast shining green. Lower part of
abdomen, undertail-coverts, and tarsi white. Greater wing-
coverts grass-green, secondaries rufous at base and blackish-
brown on remaining parts. Median rectrices grass-green.
Laterals black, glossed with violet. Maxilla black. Mandible
flesh colour
Total length, io5mill. Wing, 68. Tail, 40. Bill at gape, 26.
Female. — Unknown.
This unique bird is in the Warsaw Museum, and was
discovered in Peru by Mr. Jelski.
It was dedicated by Taczanowski to the late Count
Conslantin Branicki, the liberal patron of the Warsaw
Museum.
Genus CXVL Xanthogenyx, d'Hamonville, Bull., Soc.
Zool. de France, 1883, t. viii., p. 77.
Type. — H. xanthocrenys, Salvin.
Bill short, straight, scarcely longer than the head. Feathers
of forehead projecting on culmen, and covering the nostrils.
Wings long, nearly reaching the end of tail. Tail short,
pointed, and slightly forked. Median rectrices shortest, the
others slightly and gradually longer. Tarsi clothed. Sexes
unlike.
Habitat. — Roraima, British Guiana.
405. Xanthogenyx salvini, d'Ham., Bull., Soc. Zool. de
France, 1883, t. 8., p. 77.
Hcliodoxa xanthogenys, Salvin. Ibis., 188 1, p. 80.
Guiana Brilliant, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886, p. 19.
Genera of Humviing Birds. 289
la Xanthogenye de Salvin, d'Ham., Bull., Soc. Zool. de
France, 1883, t. viii. p. 77.
Habitat.- — Roraima, British Guiana.
Male. — Forehead glittering golden-green, terminating in a
point on the crown. Rest of crown and nape dark bronzy-
green, appearing black in certain lights. Rest of upperside
shining green, with a bronze tinge on the back. Uppertail-
coverts shining green. Median rectrices brownish-bronze,
laterals brownish-black. Chin, throat, and breast glittering-
emerald-green, golden on chin. In the centre of the throat a
spot of glittering purple-blue feathers. Abdomen and flanks
dark bronzy-green. Spot behind the eye and vent white.
Undertail-coverts dark green, edged with gray. Wings
purple-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour with
black tip.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2|. Tail, if. Culmen, \\.
Female. — Upperside shining green, with a bronzy tinge^
metallic on forehead. Median rectrices bronze-ereen, dark
on tips, laterals bluish-black, two of them and the outermost
ones slightly tipped with grayish-white.^ Underside wlute^
each feather tipped with metallic-green. Centre of abdomen
and vent, white. Wings purple-brown, maxilla black,
mandible flesh colour, with black tip.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2\. 'Tail, i|-. Culmen, f.
This very fine species was discovered at Roraima, British
Guiana, by Mr. Henry Whitely. My specimens of both sexes
are from him. It is a very rare species.
*4o6. Xanthogenix hyposticta, Gould, P.Z.S., 1862,
p. 124.
Aphantochroa hyposticta, Gould, P.Z S., 1862, p. 124.
Spotted breasted Htunming-bird, Gould, Mon. Troch.,
Suppl., 1886, p. 7.
la Xanthogenye tachetee.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Upperparts dark green. Wings purplish-brown. Feathers
of throat, breast, and abdomen white at base and tipped with
green. Flanks green ; undertail-coverts green, edged with
white. Median rectrices, green, remainder green at base,
290 Genera of H 11 mining Birds.
shading into black and edged with white. Bill black, except
base of mandible, which is flesh-colour.
Total length, 4Hn. Wing, 2%. Tail, i"^. Culmen, i.
I am of opinion that the bird described by Gould as
Aphantocliroa hyposticta, finds its proper place here.
407. Xanthogenix ALEXANDRI, Boucard, H. Bird, i8gi,
vol. i., p. 18.
Apliiiutochroa alexandri, Boucard, H. Bird, vol. i., p. 18.
Alexander's Humming Bird.
la Xanthogenye d' Alexandre.
Habitat. — Demerara, " British Guiana."
Female, or Young Male. — Forehead metallic golden-green.
Upperside shining golden-green. Uppertail-coyerts shining
green. Median rectrices dark bronze-green. Laterals bronzy
at base passing to brownish-black with a small buffy-white
spot on tips of the two outermost ones. Underside brilliant
metallic golden-green with a line of pale buffy-white in the
centre of the abdomen. Undertail-coverts dark p;reen, edsfed
with rufous. Wings very narrow, purplish-brown. Maxilla
black. Mandible flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, |.
Type unique in my collection.
It was collected at Demerara, by Mr. Alexander, from whom
I purchased it in 1878.
Since I described this species in i8gi, I have sent my
typical specimen to Count Berlepsch, who, after a careful
examination, identified it as Xanthogenix SALVINI. As to
the genus I quite agree with him, but not as to the species.
My opinion is that it is a species quite distinct from X. salvini,
and that it is better to leave it so for the present.
Genus CXVII. lolaema, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 73.
lONOLAlMA, Reich., Aufz. der Colib, 1853, p. 9.
Ionoloema, Gould, Mon. Troch., 1857, pt. xiii.
Type : T. schreibersi, Bourcier.
Bill stout, straight, longer than the head, nostrils hidden by
frontal feathers. Wings long, reaching the tips of third lateral
Genera of Hinnming Birds. ■ 291
rectrices. Tail long, and deeply forked. Median rectrices
the shortest, lateral and outermost ones gradually longer.
Tarsi clothed. Feet large, hind toe shorter than middle toe.
Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
408. lOLAEMA SCHREIBERSI, Bourcier, P.Z.S., 1 845, p. 43.
Tlialiirania schreibersi, Bon. Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
P- 77-
Calotliorax schreibersi, Gray, Hand. List. Birds, vol. i., p.
136.
Cauipylopterus schreibersi, Bon., Rev. and Mag., Zool.,
1854, p. 250.
Heliodoxa schreibersi, Reich., Troch., Enum., 1855, p. 6.
lonolaiina frontalis, Lawr., Ann., Lye. Nat. Hist., N.Y.,
vol. vi., p. 263.
Schreiber s Hununing Bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii.,
P- 93-
Emerald-fronted Hu fuming Bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol.
ii., p. 92.
r loleme de Schreiber s, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
t. ii., p. 139.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male.— Yront brilliant metallic green, golden in some
specimens. Rest of head and upperside golden-green passing
to shining green on uppertail-coverts. Tail steel-blue with
greenish reflections. Chin, upper part of throat, middle of
breast, and abdomen black. Rest of throat metallic violet-
blue, beneath which IS abroad band of glittering golden-green.
Flanks dark bronze green. Undertail-coverts blackish-blue.
Wings purple-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5|in. Wing, 2^. Tail, 2\. Culmen, |-.
Female ? — Upperside shining gree;n, golden on lower part
of head and neck. Median rectrices bronze-green, laterals
steel-blue, the outermost ones tipped with white. Underside
grayish-white passing to light buf¥ on centre of abdomen,
each feather tipped with metallic green. Undertail-coverts
olive-bronze, edged with buffy-gray. Wings purplish-brown.
Bill black.
292 Genera of Hinnming Birds.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, \\. Culmen, \.
This fine and rare species was discovered by Mr. Natterer,
and sent to Mr. Loddiges, in which collection it is still. It
was described by Bourcier, and dedicated to Mr. Schreibers,
Director of the Vienna Museum of Natural History, at that
time. It was a male specimen, not quite adult, without the
metallic feathers of the forehead.
Many years after, Mr. Lawrence, of New York, received
some fine adult males, so different from the type, that he
described it again as /. frontalis, but I am quite certain that
they all belong to one species.
I have in my collection some very adult males, females, and
young, exactly like the type of /. schreibersi.
■^^409. lOLAEMA WHITELYANA, Gould, Ann. and Mag. of Nat.
Hist., 1872, p. 4.
Whifelv's Hnnunino- Bird. Gould, Mon. Troch., SuppL,
1886, p. 16.
I'lolenie de Wliitely, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
t. ii., p. 141.
Habitat. — Peru.
Male. — Very closely allied to the preceding species. I
have examined Gould's types, one male adult and one male
junior, now in the British Museum, and the only difTerence
which I have been able to see between the two are the
following:— ;-The lower part of the throat is not so purple, and
it has no golden-green band beneath it, that part is black. I
am not certain about the validity of this species.
It was collected in Peru, by Mr. H. Whitely.
*\\0. lOLAEMA LUMINOSA, Elliot, Ibis, 1878, p. 188.
Lawrence's Sapphironia, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl.,.
p. 97.
r loleme brillant.
Habitat. — ?
Male. — Top of head and nape dull dark green. Chin and
sides of throat black. Centre of throat most brilliant topaZ;.
changing, according to the light, into a flame-colour or a
brilliant emerald-green. Back bronzy-green, graduating into
a rich purplish-red upon the uppertail-coverts. Breast, flanks-
Genera of Humming Birds. 293
and abdomen brilliant metallic coppery-red. Wings dark
purple. The tail has the median rectrices bronze. The laterals
are dark purple tinged with green on the outer webs. Under-
tail-coverts, reddish-bronze, margined wuth white. Bill black.
Feet brownish-black.
Total length, 4T^in. Wing, 2f. Tail, 2.. Bill, i.
" Elliot's Syn. of H. Birds, page 58."
The type of this most beautiful species is unique in the
British Museum. "Ex. Gould Coll."
Genus CXVIII. Sternoclyta, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861,
P- 57-
Type : S. cyanopectus, Gould.
Bill long, stout, rather arched, and much longer than the
head. Wings long and pointed, reaching near the end of tail.
Tail moderate, and forked, rectrices rounded at tips, median
shortest, lateral and outermost ones slightly and gradually
longer. Tarsi partly clothed. Sexes unlike. Size large.
Habitat. — Venezuela.
411. Sternoclyta cyanipectus, Gould, P.Z.S., 1846, p. 88.
Polytmus cyanopectus, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Lampornis cyanopectus, Bon., Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, p. 72.
Saepiopterus cya /lopectus, B.eich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p.
1 1.
Campylopterus cyanopectus, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool.,
1854, p. 250.
Blue-breast, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 58.
la Poitrine bleue.
Habitat. — Venezuela.
Male. — Upperside dark grass-green, spot on forehead
brilliant golden-green. Median rectrices dark bronze-green,
purplish at tips, lateral and outermost ones purplish-brown,
the two outermost ones tipped with white internally. A
white spot behind the eye. Ear-coverts dark-green. Throat
brilliant metallic emerald-green. Breast brilliant metallic
blue, with purplish reflections, and encircled with dark green,
appearing almost black in certain lights. Flanks dark green.
Abdomen grayish-buff, washed with green. Undertail-coverts
294 Genera of Humming Birds.
green, margined with grayish-buff. Wings purplish, with the
internal webs of tertiaries chestnut. Bill black.
Total length, 5-Un. Wing, 2^. Tail, 2^. Culmen, i|-.
Female. — Upperside like the male. Underside gray, the
feathers tipped with green.
This rare species was discovered in Venezuela, by Mr.
David Dyson, in i866.
My specimens are from Porto-Cabello, Venezuela, and were
presented to me by my friend, Mr. Eugene Simon.
Genus CXIX. Eugenia, Gould, P.Z.S., 1855, p. 92.
Type : E. imperatrix, Gould.
Bill stout, straight, longer than the head. Nostrils covered
with feathers. Wings long and pointed, reaching the end of
second lateral. Tail long and much forked. Rectrices
narrow, the median very short, next one slightly longer, the
third twice the length of medians, the fourth two-and-a-half
the length of medians, outermost ones three times longer than
the medians. Feet strong. Tarsi feathered nearly to the
toe. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
412. Eugenia imperatrix, Gould, P.Z.S., 1855, p. 92.
Empress Humming Bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv.,
P- 234-
I' Eugenie. imperatrice, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii., p. 198.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Spot on forehead brilliant metallic green. Upper-
side dark shining green with golden reflections when seen
from behind. Tail bronzy-brown. A white spot behind the
eye. Chin and throat dark metallic green. In the centre of
the throat a spot of metallic violet. Breast shining dark
green. Abdomen and flanks brilliant metallic golden-green.
Undertail-coverts shining green. Thighs white. Wings
purple-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5fin. Wing, 3. Tail,, 3. Culmen, i.
Female. — Upperside shining green. Underside grayish-
white spangled with green. Median rectrices olive, laterals
dark brown. Undertail-coverts grass-green.
Genera of Humming Birds. 295
Total length, Svi"- Wing, 2|. Tail, 2|. Culmen, \.
Young A'lale. — Like the male with no frontal spot. Chin
buff. Throat dark shining green.
This fine and rare species was discovered in Ecuador by
Professor Jameson. It was dedicated by Gould, to Empress
Eugenie.
Genus CXX. Docimastes, Gould, Mon. Troch., 1849,
MellisugA, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
DOCIMASTER, Bon. Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i., p. 74.
Type : O. ensifera, Boissonneau.
Bill very long, generally of the same length as the whole
bird, inclining upwards at the tip and compressed laterally
for nearly all its length, broader, and rounded close to the tip.
Wings long and pointed, reaching the end of second lateral.
Tail long and forked, medians shortest, lateral and outermost
ones gradually longer, outermost ones twice as long as
medians. Feet small, with the hind toe shorter than the
middle one. Tarsi partly clothed. Sexes unlike
Habitat. — Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru.
413. Docimastes ensiferus, Boiss., Rev. Zool., 1839, p. 354.
Trochilus derbyanus, Eras. P.Z.S., 1840, p. 16.
Mcllisuga ensifera, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Docimaster scliiiepliac/;ei, Hein., Journ. fur Ornith., 1863,
p. 215.
Sword-biil, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 233.
le Docimaste porte epee, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii., p. 287.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Male. — Head coppery-green. Upperside bronzy-green
with golden reflections, when seen from behind. Tail dark
bronze. Throat dark green-bronze, appearing almost black
in certain lights, base of feathers black. Sides of neck, and
upperpart of breast shining emerald-green, only to be seen
by presenting the bird to the light. Abdomen and flanks
bronzy-green, centre of the former dark gray. Undertail-
296 Genera of Hiinitning Birds.
coverts green, margined with white. Wings purple. Bill
black.
Total length, yi to 8iin. Wing, 3^. Tail, 2f. Culmen, 3-4.
Female. — Upperside like the male, but usually more golden.
Lateral rectrices tipped with grayish-white, outermost ones
with the outer webs and tips gray. Throat white with a
central dark brownish-green streak. Underside shining green,
base of feathers white giving a scaly appearance to that part,
and' more brilliant on breast. Centre of abdomen white or
pale buff, rest like the male.
Total length, 7.3 to S.^in. Wing, 3. Tail, 2^. Culmen, 3-4.
I cannot see any difference between the specimens from
Colombia and Ecuador.
This remarkable species vvas probably discovered in
Colombia, by Mr. Boissonneau, who described it. I have
specimens from Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela. Those
from Ecuador were collected by Buckley, and one specimen
only, collected by Mr. Briceno, in Merida, Venezuela, where
it seems to be very rare.
Genus CXXI. Eugenes, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 57.
Type : T. fulcrens, Szvainsoii.
Bill straight, longer than the head. Wings long and pointed,
reaching the end of tail. Tail moderate and slightly forked,
rounded at tips, median rectrices shortest, lateral and outer-
most ones slightly and gradually longer. Tarsi clothed, feet
small, hind toe about equal in length to the middle one.
Crown and throat luminous in male. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — United States, Mexico, Guatemala and Costa
Rica.
414. Eugenes fulgens, Sw., Phil. Magaz., 1827. p. 441.
Ornismya rivoli, Less., Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 48.
Mellisuga fulgens, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Delattria fulgens, Bon., Consp., Gen. Av. 1850, p. 70.
Coeligena filgens, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, P- 7-
Eugenes viridiceps, Boucard, Ann. Soc, Linn. Lyon., 1878.
The Rivoli, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 59.
Genera of Huinining Birds. 297
r Eugene de Rivoli, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. ii.,
P- 213.
Habitat. — United States, Mexico and Guatemala.
Male. — Top of head and crown brilliant metallic violet-blue.
Upperside shining bronze-green, appearing almost black on
neck and upper part of back, and with golden reflections
when seen from behind. Median rectrices bronze-g-reen,
remainder bronzy-brown. A white spot behind the eye. Ear-
coverts black. Throat brilliant metallic green. Underside
dark bronze-green appearing almost black on breast and
upper part of abdomen. Flanks bronze-green with golden
reflections. Vent white. Undertail-coverts pale green, mar-
gined with white. Wings purplish. Bill black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2. Culmen, i.
Female. — Upperside light golden-green, brownish on head.
Median rectrices bronzy-green, coppery at tips, lateral and
outermost ones bronze-green at base, with a broad subterminal
black bar and white tips. Underside gray, washed with
green, rest like the male.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2|. Tail, i^. Culmen, i.
I have collected this species in Mexico and Guatemala,
where it is abundant in the highlands.
I have one specimen of a young male from Guatemala
which I have described in 1875, in the Annals of the Linnean
Society of Lyon, under the name of E. viridiceps ; but I think
now that it is only a curious variety of plumage of this
species.
It has the crown of head metallic silvery-green, the throat
reddish-gray, and the rest of underside gray, washed with
golden-green on sides of breast and on flanks, the lateral
and outermost rectrices are broadly tipped with white, the bill
is very long.
415. Eugenes spectabilis, Lawr., Ann., N.Y., Lye, Nat.
Hist., 1867, vol. viii., p. 472.
Eugenes spectabilis, Boucard, P.Z.S., 1878, p. 68.
Costa Rica Humming Bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl.,
1886, p. 17.
r Eugene remarquable, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii., p. 215.
298 Genera of Hioiiniing Birds.
r Eugene de Costa Rica.
Habitat. — Costa Rica.
Male. — Forehead very dark green, nearly black. Top of
head and occiput brilliant metallic dark blue, with purplish
reflections. Neck and upper part of back dark green, appear-
ing almost black in certain lights. Lower part of back, rump,
and uppertail-coverts shining green. Tail bronze-green. A
white spot behind the eye. Throat metallic dark green.
Lores and ear-coverts dark green, appearing black. Under-
side dull golden-green, with base of feathers gray. Vent and
a tuft of feathers on flanks white. Undertail-co\erts pale
green, margined with grayish-buff. Wings purplish. Bill
black.
Total length, 5fin. Wing, 3|. Tail, i|^. Culmen, li.
Female. — Upperside golden-green, brownish on head.
Median rectrices bronze-green, laterals bronze-green, passing
to brownish-black near the tips, which are white, outermost
ones brownish-bronze, tipped with white. Underside gray.
Throat spotted minutely with pale green, breast pale golden-
green, abdomen and flanks washed with pale golden-green,
rest like the male.
Total length, S^in. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2\. Culmen, \\.
This is a very rare species, a young one, collected in Costa
Rica, was sent by Mr. Garcia to Mr. Lawrence, who described
the species. It was the only specimen known. When I went
to Costa-Rica, in 1877, I collected two hne specimens, male
and female, at Rancho redondo. I described the male in the
P.Z.S. 1878, p. 68, and now I describe the female. The
types of male and female are in my collection, and the type
of a young male or female in the New York Museum of
Natural History (Ex. Coll. Lawrence).
FAMILY XII. FLORICOLIDAE,
OR Family of Long-billed Star-Throat Humming
Birds.
Size moderately large. Bill long, nearly straight. Culmen
closely feathered at the base. Nasal covers completely hidden,
W^ings narrow and long. Tail short, narrow, and rounded,
excepting in the genera LepidolaRYNX and CalliperidiA
Genera of HuiiiDiiiig Birds. 2gg
in which it is forked in the males. Throat and crown, or crown
alone metallic. Sexes unlike.
Type: Floricola, Elliot, Syn., Troch., 1879, p. 82.
Range. — Mexico to Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazilia^
Paraguay, Guiana and Trinidad.
Genus CXXII. Heliomaster, Bon., Compt., Rend., 1850,
p. 382.
Calliperidia, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 12.
Callopistria, Reich., Bon., Ann. Sc. Nat., 1854, p. 37. -
Type. — T. furcifer, Shaw.
Bill long, slender, straight, about twice the length of the
head. Wings narrow, reaching the end of second median
rectrices. Tail deeply forked, rectrices narrow, median
shortest, lateral and outermost ones gradually longer, outer-
most one longest. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Brazil and Paraguay.
416. Heliomaster furcifer, Shaw., Gen. Zool., vol. viii.,.
p. 280.
Trochilus caudacuttis, Vieill., Nouv. Diet., Hist. Nat., 1817,
P- 347-
Heliomaster regis, Schreib., Naturfors., Wien., Sept., 1832.
Ornisniya angelae, Less. lUust., Zool., 1833, pi. 45.
Heliomaster angelae, Bon., Compt. Rend., 1850, p. 382.
Ornithomya angelae, Bon., Rev. and Mag., Zool., 1854, p.
251.
Campylopterus inornatus, Burm., Reise., durch. Plata.,
Staat., 1861, p. 447.
Callipedia regis, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. ii., p.
278.
Angela Star-throat, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 263.
la Callipedie d'Angele, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii., p. 279.
Habitat.— ^r?iz\\ and Paraguay.
i/rt'/t'.— Head brilliant metallic silvery-green. Upperside
shining golden-green, mixed with shining metallic green
Z
300 Genera of Hutmning Birds.
feathers on upper part of back. Tail glossy dark green.
Spot behind the eye white. Throat metallic crimson. A line
from mandible, and the elongated feathers of throat glittering
deep blue. Underside glittering deep blue. Undertail-
coverts dark green. Vent and spot on side of flanks white.
Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 25. Tail, 2|-. Culmeri, \\.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Lateral and outermost
rectrices tipped with white. Underside grayish-white washed
sparingly with green on sides of breast and flanks.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, \\.
The discoverer of this fine and rare species is probably Mr.
Felix de Azara.
Genus CXXIII. Lepidolarynx, Reich., Aufz. der Colib.,
1853- p- 13-
Ornithomya, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1S54, p. 251.
Type : T. mesoleucus, Temminck.
Bill straight, twice as long as the head. Feathers of fore-
Tiead advancing to a point on the maxilla. Tail forked.
Rectrices narrow, median rectrices shortest, laterals slightly
and gradually longer, outermost ones longer than the third
lateral, and shorter than the fourth. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Brazil.
417. Lepidolarynx mesoleucus, Temm., PI. Color., pi. 317.
Trocliilus sqiiainosiis, Temm., F^l. Color., pi. 203.
Trochilus inystacinns, Vieill., Ois. Dores, t. iii., pi. 21.
Mellisuga squatnosus, Steph., Gen. Zool., vol. xiv., p. 245.
Ornisinya temmincki, Less., Ois. Mou., 1829, p. iio.
Mellisuga vielanoleiica Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Helioniaster mesoleucus, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 262.
Ornithomya mesoleucus, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 251.
Cnlothorax mesoleucus, Burm., Th. Bras., 1856, vol. ii., p.
339-
Stripe-breasted Star-throat, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv.,
p. 262.
Genera of Humming Birds. 301
le Lepidolarynx mediastin, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. ii., p. 284.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Top of head metallic silvery-green. Upperside
dark bronzy-green, with golden reflections when seen from
behind. Four median rectrices bronzy-green, last lateral
dark bronzy-green, outermost one darker. Throat metallic
crimson with purplish reflections. Underside dark shining
green. In the centre, a white line from the breast to the
undertail-coverts. Vent and tuft of feathers on sides of flanks
white. A spot behind the eye and a line under it white.
Undertail-coverts dark green margined with white. Wings
purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4iin. Wing, 2%. Tail, \\. Culmen, i^.
Female. — Upperside dull bronzy-green or golden-green.
Median rectrices bronze-green, lateral and outermost ones
bronze-green with a subterminal blackish bar, and with white
tips. Underside grayish- white with brownish spots on throat
and some few scattered green feathers on sides of breast and
flanks. Bill black.
Total length, 45in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i|. Culmen, \\.
Young Male. — Upperside dull golden-green, sometimes
with metallic green feathers on forehead, outermost rectrices
tipped with white. Feathers of the throat dark olive-green
margined with white. Underside dark green, with the white
line in centre, as in adult males. Undertail-coverts olive-
green margined with white.
What Elliot has described as the female is certainly a young
male.
It is a common species in Brazil.
In the Humming Bird , i8gi, vol. i., p. 26, I have mentioned
a specimen of my collection agreeing exactly with the
description of the adult male ; but it has a very short bill,
hardly ^ of an inch long.
Genus CXXIV. Floricola, Elliot, Syn. Troch., 1879, p. 82,
Trochilus, Sw., Zool. Journ., 1827, p. 357.
Trochilus, Boie, Isis, 1831, p. 547.
Heliomastes, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 251.
302 Genera of Humming Birds.
Sclasopherus, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855, p. 11.
Type : T. longirostris, Vieillot.
Bill straight, longer than half the body, hooked at tips.
Maxilla denuded of feathers at base, nostrils exposed. Wings
narrow, rather long, reaching the end of tail. Tail slightly
rounded, all the rectrices nearly of the same length. Sexes
unlike.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Trinidad, Brazil, Guiana, Colombia,
Ecuador and Peru.
418. Floricola longirostris, Vieill, Ois. Dor., 1802, t. i.,
p. 107.
Trochilus superbus, Shaw, Nat. Misc., vol. xiii., pi. 517.
Ornismya super ba, Less, Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 40.
Ornismya longirostris, d'Orb and Lafr., Syn. Av., 1838,
t. ii., p. 29.
Mellisuga longirostris, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Selnsphorus longirostris, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853,
P- 13-
Heliomastes longirostris, Bon., Rev. and Mag., Zool, 1854,
p. 251.
Heliomaster stuartae, Lawr., Ann. Lye. Nat. Hist. N.Y.,.
i860, p. 261.
Heliomaster albicrissa, Gould, P.Z.S., 1871, p. 504.
Long-billed Star-throat, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p.
259-
r Heliomaste de Corinne, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii., p. 272.
White-vented Star-throat , Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl.,
1886, p. 30.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Trinidad, Brazil, Guiana, Colombia,
Ecuador and Peru.
Male. — Forehead and crown metallic green with bluish
reflections. Upperside dark bronzy-green. A patch of white
feathers in the middle of the rump. Median rectrices bronze-
green, laterals bronze-green at base, passing to black with a
spot of white on tips on the two laterals close to outermost
ones, and larger on these last ones. Spot behind the eye, and
Genera of Humming Birds. 303
line under it white. Chin black. Throat metallic crimson.
Underside gray, washed with green on sides of breast, and
on flanks. A line of white from the centre of breast to lower
part of abdomen, and vent white. A tuft of white feathers
on flanks. Undertail-coverts greenish-black, margined with
white. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2|. Tail, \\. Culmen, if.
Female. — Upperside bronzy-green. Throat white, mar-
gined with black, and sometimes with metallic crimson
feathers on lower part. Underside gray, washed sparingly
with pale green, on sides of breast and on flanks. Centre of
abdomen and vent white, rest like the male.
Total length, 4Hn. Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, if.
It is a common species.
Excepting a little more white on the centre of the abdomen,
I cannot see .any difference between the specimens from
Guiana, Colombia, etc., and those from Ecuador, hence my
authority for considering H. albicrissa, of Gould, as a
synonym of this species.
419. Floricola pallidiceps, Gould, P.Z.S., 1871, p. 504.
Pale o-ree?i-headed Star-throat.
r Heliomaste a tete d'un vert pale, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou, 1876, t. ii., p. 275.
Habitat. — Guatemala, Costa Rica, Veragua, and Panama.
Male. — Forehead and crown metallic green. Upperside
shining golden-green. A patch of white feathers in the
middle of the rump. Median rectrices golden-bronze, next
one of same colour, black at tips, lateral and outermost ones
golden-bronze from the base to half their length, then black
with white tips. Spot behind the eye, and line under it white.
Ear-coverts brownish-black, chin black, throat metallic-
crimson. Underside dark golden-green. Centre of breast
gray, passing to white in centre, and lower part of abdomen.
Vent and patch on flanks white. Undertail-coverts black,
margined with white. Wings purplish. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, if. Culmen, if.
Female. — Upperside shining golden-green, with a white
patch on the rump. Tail like that of the male, but the white
/
304 Genera of Hinnming Birds.
tips on lateral and outermost rectrices are more conspicuous.
Throat black margined with white. Underside gray, washed
with ofolden feathers on sides of breast and on flanks. Centre
of abdomen white, rest like the male.
Total length, 4;7in. Wing, 2|. Tail, i^. Culmen, i|^.
This species is common in Guatemala.
I have four specimens, three males and one female, collected
in Veragua bv Arce, which are very distinct in the colouration
of the throat and the underside. The throat is metallic lilac
with steel-blue reflections, the underside is gray or grayish-
white, washed sparingly with golden-green feathers on flanks,
remainder of plumage like //. pnllidiceps. The female is
coloured the same, excepting the throat, which is black
margined with white. If it should prove a distinct species, I
propose for it the name of Helioniaster veragjienjis.
420. FloRICOLA CONSTANTI, Delatt., Echo, du Mond. sav.,
1843, P- 1069.
Trochilus leocnrdiae, Bourc, Ann. Sc. Nat. Lyon, 1852,
t. iv., p. 141.
Selasopheriis constant i, Reich., Aufz. der Colib, 1853,.
P- 13-
• Helioniastes constanti, Bon., Rev. and Mag., Zool., 1854,
p. 251.
Heliojnaster pinicola, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 261.
Selasphorns longirostris, Reich., Aufz. der Colib, 1853, p.
13-
Helioniastes leocardiae, Bon., Rev. and Mag., Zool., 1854,.
p. 251.
Constant's Star-tliroat, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 260.
Pine Star-throat, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 261.
r Hcliomaste de Constant, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. ii., p. 270.
r Heliomaste de Leocardie, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. ii., p. 277.
Habitat. — Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa-Rica.
Male. — Upperside pale bronzy-green, golden when seen
from behind, with a patch of white feathers in the centre of
Genera oj Humming Birds. 305
rump. Four median rectrices bronzy-green, dark at tips,
laterals bronze-green with a broad subterminal black bar and
white tips on inner webs. Spot behind the eye, and line from
mandible to end of ear-coyerts white. Ear-coverts brownish-
black. Chin black. Throat metallic scarlet in some specimens,
in others metallic rubi. Underside dark gray, washed with
pale green on sides of breast and on flanks. Line in the
centre of abdomen, vent, and tuft on flanks white. Under-
tail-coverts olive-brown margined with white. Wings purplish-
brown. Bill black.
Total length, sfin. Wing, 2%. Tail, \\\. Culmen, if.
Female. — ^Upperside like the male, with all the lateral and
outermost rectrices tipped with white. Chin and throat
brownish-black, and the lower part meti.llic crimson, all the
feathers tipped with gray. Underside like the male, but of a
lighter gray.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2f. Tail, \\. Culmen, i|.
This rare species was probably discovered in Guatemala,
by Delattre.
I have collected some specimens in Mexico, and in Costa-
Rica, where it is rare. I have also two specimens from
Guatemala. As it is easy to see, the description of my female
specimen, which I collected at San Jose, Costa-Rica, in 1877,
corresponds exactly to the description of H. leocardiae.
For me, there is only one species which varies greatly in the
colouring of throat, according to age and sex.
FAMILY XIII. HEMISTEPKANIDAE,
OR Family of Lance-Bill Humming Birds.
Size small. Bill long, straight and slender, slightly upturned
in the shape of a lance, and feebly serrated. Wing narrow
and short. Tail short and rounded. Forehead of males
glittering. Sexes unlike.
Type : Hemistephania, Elliot, Syn. Troch., p. 81.
Range. — Veragua, Colombia, Venezuela, Guiana, Ecuador,
and Bolivia.
Genus CXXV. Hemistephania, Reich., Aufz. derColib.,
1859, P- 9-
3o6 Genera of HiDuniing Birds.
DORYFERA, Gould, P.Z.S., 1847, p. 95, (name previously
employed in Entomology by Illiger).
DORIFERA, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1849, vol. i., p. 68.
DORYPHORA, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii., p. 77.
Type : T. ludoviciae, Bourcier and Mulsant.
Bill very long, straight, slender and sharpely pointed.
Wings long, * reaching the end of tail, outer web of first
primary nearly obsolete. Tail rounded. Rectrices broad,
outermost shortest, laterals and medians slightly and gradually
longer.
Habitat. — Veragua, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and
Bolivia.
421. Hemistephania ludoviciae, Bourc. and Muls., Ann.
Soc. Agr. Lyon., 1847, p. 136.
Mellisu^a ludoviciae, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Dor if era ludoviciae, Bon., Consp., Gen. Av., vol. i., p. 68.
Doryfera ludovicia, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 88.
Dorvphora ludoviciae. Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., 1S60,
t. iii., p. 69.
Doryfera rectirostris, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 71.
Green fronted Lance-bill, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 88.
Ecuadorean Lance-bill, Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl., 1886,
p. 28.
le Dory fere de Louise, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 201.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.
Male. — Forehead metallic grass-green or golden-green.
Crown and nape coppery-bronze. Back dark shining green,
passing into bluish-silvery-green on uppertail-coverts. Tail
dark bronze at base, passing to black, and tipped with gray.
Underside brownish-green, the base of each feather dark gray.
Undertail-coverts bluish-green, broadly margined with gray.
Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, \\. Culmen, if.
Female. — Exactly like the male. Possibly it may be the
specimens with golden forehead which are the females.
There is scarcely any blue tinge on the undertail-coverts.
Genera of Humming Birds. 307
I have one specimen which I consider as an adult female
which has the underside more grayish and no frontal spot.
Type of Bourcier in my collection.
This species was dedicated by M.M. Bourcier and Mulsant
to Mrs. Louise Isidore Geoffrey Saint-Hilaire.
I consider H. rectirostris, Gould, as a svnonym of this
species, the only difference which I can see between them is
the length of the bill which is one-eight of an inch longer, but
I have some specimens from Colombia with the bill very nearly
as long.
My specimens were collected in Ecuador and Bolivia, by
Buckley, in Venezuela, by Briceiio, and the rest are from
Colombia.
422. Hemistephania veraguensis, Salv., P.Z.S., 1867, p.
154-
Doryfera veracrtiensis, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 199.
Veragiian Lance-bill , Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl., 1880,
p. 29.
le Dory fere de Veragua, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.
1874, t. i., p. 199.
Habitat. — Veragua.
Male. — Forehead metallic green, nape purplish-red. Back
bronzy-green passing to pale green on rump. Uppertail-
coverts bluish-green. Tail black, lateral and outermost ones
tipped with gray. Underside dark grayish-bronze, nearly
black on throat. Undertail-coverts bluish-green, margined
with gray. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|-. Tail, i\. Culmen, i|.
I have only one specimen of this rare species collected by
Arce, in Vergua, where he discovered the species.
423. Hemistephania johannae, Bourcier, P.Z.S., 1847,
P- 45-
Trochihis violifrons, Gould, P.Z.S., 1847, p. 95.
Mellisuga johannae, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 112.
Doryfera johannae, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 87.
3o8 Genera of Humming Birds.
Dorvphora joJiannae, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., t. iii., p.
78.
Doryfera eupJirosinae, Muls. and Verr., Ann., Soc, Linn.,
Lyon, 1870-71, t. xxviii., p. 319.
Doryphorn euphrosinae, Sclat. and Salv., Nomenclator,
Av., p. 82.
Blue-fronted Lance-Bill , Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 87.
le Doryfere de Jeanne, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 197.
Mnlsant's Lance-hill, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
p. 28.
Ic Doryfere d'Enphrosine, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 198.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — rorehead metallic-blue, with violet reflections.
Nape dark bronze, almost black in certain lights. Upperside
bronze-green. Uppertail-coverts grayish-blue. Tail black,
glossed with dark blue. Underside dark bluish-black, with
dark bluish-green on sides of breast and on flanks. Under-
tail-coverts dark violet-blue. Wings purplish-brown, with a
glossy dark bluish tinge on tertiaries. Bill black.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2|. Tail, if. Culmen, i^.
Female.- — Forehead metallic bluish-green. Uppersidebronze-
green, coppery on nape. Uppertail-coverts grayish-blue.
Tail bluish-black, with gray tips. Underside pale bluish-
gray, with greenish reflections. Undertail-coverts pale bluish-
purple. Wings like the male. Bill black.
Total length, 3|^in. Wing, 2|. Tail, if. Culmen, lyL
This rare species was discovered in Colombia by Mr.
Matthews, and was dedicated by Mr. Bourcier to Miss Jane
Loddiges, daughter of Mr. George Loddiges. The type is
still in the Loddiges' collection.
With the female, Messrs. Mulsant & Verreaux made a new
species under the name of D. euphrosinae ; but I am certain
that they are only the females of H . johannae.
424. Hemistephania GUIANENSIS, Boucard, H. Bird, 1893,
vol. iii., p. 10.
Guiana's Lance-bill.
Genera of Humming Birds. 309
r Hemistcplianie de la Guyane.
Habitat. — British Guiana.
Male. — Exactly like the preceding species, with a dark
shining bronze-green tinge on the throat and breast when
presented flat, the bill against the light.
Total length, 4iin. Wing, 2^. Tail, \\. Culmen, i^.
Female. — Forehead metallic green. Head purplish-bronze.
Back golden-green. Uppertail-coverts grayish-black. Tail
bluish-black with grayish-white tips on lateral and outermost
rectrices. Chin rufous. Underside dark gray glossed with
bronze. Undertail-coverts bluish margined with gray. Wings
purplish. Bill black.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, i|. Culmen, I5.
This new species was discovered in British Guiana by the
late Mr. Henry Whitely. He collected the male on the
Carimang River, and the female in Merume Mountains.
Types in Boucard's Museum.
FAMILY XIV. PETASOPHORIDAE,
OR Family of Violet-Ear Humming Birds.
Size variable. The size of bill varies greatly. In the
genera Heliothrix and Schistes it is cuneate, wide at base
and gradually compressed towards the tip. In Petasophora
the bill is slightly curved and feathered at the base, the nasal
covers are also feathered, except along their lower edges. In
the genera Schistes and Heliothrix the nasal covers are
completely hidden. Maxilla and mandible more or less
serrated. Wings long, reaching the end of tail. Tail
metallic, slightly forked in Petasophora, cuneate in Heliothrix,
and rounded in Schistes. Glittering blue or violet ear tufts.
Sexes similar.
Type : Petasophora, ■Gvd.y , List. Gen. Birds, 1840, p. 13.
Rattge. — Mexico to Bolivia, Brasilia, Venezuela, Guiana and
Trinidad.
Genus CXXVI. Schistes, Gould, Contr. Omit., 185 1,
p. 140.
Type : T. albogularis, Gould.
3IO Genera of Humming Birds.
Bill straight, wedge shaped at tip, shorter than the head.
Wings long, reaching nearly the end of tail. Tail rounded,
rectrices broad, outermost one shortest, lateral and median
ones slightly and gradually longer. Tarsi partially clothed.
Feet small, hind toe and nail shorter than middle toe and
nail. Sexes similar in plumage.
Habitat. — Colombia and Ecuador.
425. SCHISTES GEOFFROVI, Bourc. and j\Iuls., Ann. Soc. Agri,
Lyon., 1843, t- iv-, P- 37-
Petasophora ffcoffroyi, Gould, P.Z.S., 1S47, P- 9-
Polytmiis geoffroyi, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Colibri geoffroyi, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i., p. 6g.
Geoff roy's Wedge-bill, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 218.
le Schiste de Geoff roy, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t iii., p. 155.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — Crown, upper part of back, and wing-coverts,
bronze-green, coppery on neck, on lower part of back, and on
uppertail-coverts. Median rectrices bronze. Laterals bronze-
green at base, with a broad subterminal bar dark bluish-green,
then bronze-green margined with white at tips. Throat and
a small spot on each side of forehead luminous green, and
mingling with the green of the breast. A white spot behind
the eye. Ear coverts dark brown. On each side of breast a
tuft of metallic lilac-blue feathers, beneath which is a broad
band of white. Underside shining green. White tuft behind
the thighs. Undertail-coverts green, edged with gray. Wings
purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, ^.
Female.^ or male junior. — Upperside like the male. Throat
white, spotted with green. On each side of the breast a
small spot of metallic bluish-green, and under it, a narrow
band of white. Underside green, washed with white. Under-
tail-coverts pale green, margined with white. The tips of
lateral and outermost rectrices are more broadly margined
with white than in the males.
This species was dedicated by Messrs. Bourcier & Mulsant
to Mr. Isidore Geoffroy Saint Hilaire.
Genera of Hum mi ng Birds. 311
426. SCHISTES ALBOGULARIS junior, Gould, Jard. Contr,
Ornith., 1851, p. 140.
Schistes personatus, Gould, P.Z.S., i860, p. 311.
Schistes geoffroyi, Selat, P.Z.S., i860, p. 70.
Masked Wedge-bill, Gould, Mon. Troch, vol. iv. p. 219.
White-tliroated Wedge-bill, Gould Mon. Troch., vol. iv.,
p. 220.
le Schiste masque, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876, t. iii.,
P- 153-
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Forehead, face and throat glittering pale green,
behind which is a patch of dark blue appearing black in
certain lights. Upperside dark green, bronzy on back of
forehead, on rump, and on upper part of uppertail-coverts.
Median rectrices dark bronzy-green. Laterals light shining
bronze-green at base, and tips crossed with a subterminal bar
of dark bluish-green extending on inner webs, near the base.
Spot behind the eye white. Ear coverts dark bronze-green.
On each side of breast a tuft of metallic violet-blue feathers,
reddish-purple in certain lights. Across the upper part of
breast a broad crescentic white bar. Rest of underside dark
green. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i|^. Culmen, \.
Female. — Upperside dark green, bronzy on head, rump and
uppertail-coverts. Tail like the male, with tips of lateral and
outermost rectrices margined with white. Throat white.
Underside green, w^ashed with white.
This rare species w'as discovered at Pallatanga, Ecuador, by
Mr. Eraser.
Genus CXXVII. Heliothrix, Boie, Isis., 1831, p. 547.
Heliothrys, Gray, List. Gen. Birds, 1840, p. 14.
Tpye. — T. auritus, Gmelin.
Bill slightly longer than the head, broad at base, narrowing
rapidly towards the middle, the apical half greatly compressed
laterally. Tips slender and sharply pointed. Feathers of
forehead projecting on the culmen. Wings long, narrow, and
pointed. Tail long and rounded at tips, outermost rectrices
shortest, laterals and medians slightly and gradually longer.
312 Genera of Humming Birds.
In the female, the outermost rectrices are about half the length
of the medians, the lateral next to the two medians of the
same length as the latter. Uppertail-coverts very long in the
male, it reaches two thirds of the length of tail. Tarsi clothed
to the toes. Sexes similar in colour.
Habitat. — Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru,
Venezuela, Guiana, and Brazil.
427. Heliothrix auritus, Gmel., Syst. Nat., 1788, vol. i.,
P- 493-
Trocliilus auritus, Vieill., Nouv. Diet. Hist. Nat., 18 17, t.
vii., p. 368.
Oiseau Moiiche a oreilles, Vieill., Nouv. Diet. Hist. Nat.,
1817, t. vii., p. 368.
Trocliilus lencocrotophus, Vieill., Nouv. Diet. Hist. Nat.,
1817, t. vii., p. 374.
Ornismya aurita, Less., Ois. Mou., 1829, t. x.-xi., p. 63.
HeliotJirix nigrotis, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 115.
Heliothrix longirostris, Gould, P.Z.S., 1862, p. 124.
Cayenne Fairy, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 213.
I' Heliothrix a oreilles, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii., p. 238.
Habitat. — Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador
and Peru.
Male. — Head shining metallic green. Upperside dark
shining green with a golden tinge on back. Uppertail-coverts
shining green. Four middle rectrices bluish-black, remainder
pure white. Lores and a line below the eye black, ending in
metallic voilet-blue. Below this line, is another extending
from the gape which is luminous green. Entire underside
pure white. Wings purplish black. Maxilla black. Mandible
flesh colour at base, rest black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing 2f. Tail, 2^. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside shining green with a bronze tinge on
back. On the lateral rectrices there is an oblique bluish-black
bar near the base. Line from gape passing under the eye
bluish-black. Underside all white with pale brown spots on
throat, rest like the male.
Total length, 5^in. Wing, 3|J. Tail, 3. Culmen, f.
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Type of Vieillot "Ex. Coll. Riocour" in my Collection.
My specimens from Colombia and Ecuador are very distinct
in their colouration.
The male has the forehead luminous green, exactly of the
same colour as the line from the gape to the ear. The neck,
rump and undertail-coverts are shining green, golden in
•certain lights. The back and upperwing-coverts golden-
green, luminous in certain lights. The remainder of plumage
is like H. auritus. The female is also more golden on upper-
side, and the throat more spotted than the specimens of
Brazil and Guiana. If it should prove a distinct species, I
propose the name of Heliothrix coluinbianus for it.
Total length of male, 4Hn. Wing, 2^. Tail, if. Culmen,|-.
Female. — Total length, 5|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2|-.
Culmen, f.
The young male has the head rufous and no violet-blue ear.
428. Heliothrix auriculatus, Licht.,Nordm. Erman. Reise,
1^35. P- 5-
Ornismya poiicheti, Less, Rev. Zool., 1840, p. 72.
Heliothrix aiirita, Burm., Th. Bras., vol. ii., p. 336.
Heliothrix phainolaema, Gould, P.Z.S., 1855, p. 87.
Brazilian Fairy, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 214.
Green-throated Fairy , Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 215,
r Heliothrix de Pouchet, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii., p. 340.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Head, chin, and sides of neck luminous golden-
green. Upperside golden-green, shining brilliantly on neck.
Four median rectrices bluish-black, remainder pure white.
Lores and line behind the eye black, ending in metallic violet-
blue. Underside white. Wings purplish-black. Maxilla
black. Mandible flesh-colour at base, rest black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2f. Tail, 2|. Culmen, f.
Female. — Like //. auritus^ but more spotted on throat in
my specimens.
I have two specimens, collected in Ecuador, by Buckley,
which differs in the colouration and are smaller. The head,
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chin and sides of neck are luminous green, not golden. The
upperside shining green without the luminous golden tinge
on neck. Rest like the above description.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2%. Culmen, f.
If it should prove a distinct species, I propose the name of
Heliothrix aeqjiatorialis for it.
429. Heliothrix barroti, Bourc, Rev., Zool., 1843, p. 72.
Heliothrix piirpureiceps, Gould, P.Z.S., 1855, p. 87.
Columbian Fairy, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 217.
Purple Crowned Fairy, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 216.
r Heliothrix de Barrot, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii., p- 243.
Habitat. — Colombia and Ecuador.
Male. — Top of head purplish-blue. Upperside shining
green. Four median rectrices bluish-black, remainder pure
white. Lores and line behind the eye black, ending with
metallic purplish-blue. Line beneath luminous green. Under-
side pure white. Wings purplish-black. Bill black, with
base of mandible flesh colour.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2\. Culmen, f.
Female. — Like the female of //. auritus, but of a darker
green on the lower part of back and uppertail-coverts.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2i. Tail, 2|. Culmen, f.
This rare species was discovered in Colombia by Mr.
Ferdinand Barrot, French Consul at Cartagena. It was
dedicated to him by Messrs. Bourcier and Mulsant.
My unique specimen of this species was collected in
Ecuador, by Buckley.
430. Heliothrix violifrons, Gould, Int. Troch., i86r,
p. 122.
Heliothrix violifrons, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 217.
Veraguan Fairy,
r Heliothrix de Veragua.
Habitat. — Veragua.
Male.- — Forehead beautiful violet-blue, nape, upper surface,
uppertail-coverts, upper and underwing-coverts beautiful
Genera of HiiiiiDiiiig Birds. 315
golden-o^reen ; mark below the eye and ear-coverts black, ter-
minating in a small tuft of blue ; below the black line, a
streak of rich luminous green. Wings purplish-black. Central
tail feathers bluish-black. Lateral tail feathers, chin, throat,
and under surface pure white. Bill black. Feet flesh colour.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2. Culmen, |^.
Female. — Crown bronzy-green instead of violet-blue ; ear-
coverts and moustache blackish, the feathers of the t'lroat
are slightly speckled with brown, and the lateral tail-feathers
banded near their base with purplish-black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2^. Tail, 2\. Culmen, ^.
My specimens of this species were collected in Panama and
Veragua. I consider this species quite distinct from //.
barroti.
Genus CXXVIII. Pinarolaema, Gould, Ann. and Mag.,
Nat. Hist., 1880, p. 480.
Type. — P. buckleyi, Gould.
Bill moderately decurved, culmen feathered at the base,
nasal covers also feathered. Wings normal, no apparent
auricular tufts. Tail forked, rectrices brown, glossed with
purple, and with a subterminal bar of steel-blue.
431. PlNAROLAEM.-\ BUCKLEYI, Gould, Ann. and Mag.
Nat. Hist., 1880, p. 480.
Pinarolaema buckleyi, Gould, Mon. Tro., Suppl., 1880,
P-8-
Buckley's Humming Bird.
Sex .'^— Brown with a purplish gloss on the back, uppertail-
coverts brown, tail feathers brown glossed with purple and
with a subterminal bar of steel blue; undersurface brown,
apparently tinged with metallic olive-green ; undertail-coverts
whitish, washed with brown at the base, bill black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2.95. Tail, 1.85. Bill, 1.2.
Having studied carefully the type in the British Museum, I
have come to the conclusion that it is probably only a faded
specimen of the well known Petasophora anais.
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Genus CXXIX. Petasophora, Gray, List., Gen. Birds,
1840, p. 13
COLIBRI, Spix., Av. Bras., 1824, p. 80.
COELIGENA, Tschudi, Faun., Peru, 1844, p. 39.
LOPHORNIS, Tschudi, Faun., Peru, 1844, p. 39.
Praxilla, Reich., Aufz. der Colib, 1853, p. 13.
COLIBRI, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, p. 69.
TelesIELLA, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 13.
TeleSILLA, Cab., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii, p. 27.
Delfhinella, Reich., Bonn., Ann. Scien. Nat., 1854, p. 137^
Type. — T. serrirostris, Vieillot.
Bill longer than the head, straight, and acutely pointed at
tips. Feathers of forehead projecting on the culmen, and
covering the nostrils. Wings long, pointed, reaching the end
of tail, primaries slightly falcate. Tail broad, ample, and
rounded, median rectrices shorter than the lateral and outer-
most ones, which are nearly of the same length. Feet large
and strong. Tarsi clothed. Hind toe and nail shorter than
middle toe and nail. Sexes similar in plumage.
Habitat. — Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Trinidad,
Guiana, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
432. Petasophora serrirostris, Vieillot, Nouv. Diet. Hist.
Nat., 18 1 7, vol. 7, p. 359.
Colibri crisptts, Spix., Av. Bras., 1824, vol. i., p. 80.
Grypns vieillotli, Steph., Gen., Zool., t. xiv., p. 256.
Trochiliis petasophorus, Pr. Max., Reis. Bras., t. ii., p. 191.
Ornismya petasophora, Less., Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 37.
Polytmus serrirostris, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Petasophora goiildi, Bon., Consp., Gen Av., 1S50, vol. i.,
p. 69.
Petasophora chalcotis, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 13.
Petasophora crispa, Burm., Th. Bras., 1856, t. ii., p. 335.
Brazilian Violet-ear, Gould, Mon.Troch., vol. iv., p. 223.
Le Petasophore a sous caudales blanches, Muls., Hist. Nat.
Ois. Mou., 1875, t. ii., p. 164.
Habitat. — Brazil, Bolivia ?
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Male. — IJpperside shining green. Median rectrices bronze-
green, bluish at tips. Laterals bronze-green, with a sub-
terminal bluish-green bar. Ear-coverts purplish-amethyst.
Chin, throat and breast bright metallic green, with bluish
reflections near the ear-coverts, and on lower part of breast.
Abdomen and flanks dull green, edged with grayish-white.
Undertail coverts white. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2^. Tail, i|. Culmen, if.
Female. — Not quite so brilliantly coloured as the male, with
the lower part of abdomen white, and a narrow white margin
at tips of lateral rectrices, and white tips on outermost
rectrices.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2f. Tail, if. Culmen, if.
This species came abundantly years ago, from Brazil, but
now it is seldom seen.
I have in my collection what I consider to be the type of
Vieillot "Ex. Coll. Riocour." It is labelled Oiseaii moiiche,
bee en scie, Trochilus serrirostris, Vie ill.
433. Petasophora cyanotis, Bourc, Rev. Zool., 1843,
p. lOI.
Polytmus cyanotus, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Ornismya anais, Less., Troch., 1831-1832, p. 151.
Colibri cyanotis, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i., p. 6g.
Pr axilla cyanotis, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 13.
Little Violet-ear, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 228.
le Petasophore a oreilles tfazur, Muls., Hist., Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1875, t. ii., p. 151.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Male. — Upperside shining green, bronzy on rump, and
uppertail-coverts. Median rectrices, bronzy-green at base, then
bronzy with a dark green subterminal bar. Laterals bronzv-
green with dark bluish-green subterminal bar. Line behind
the eye, and ear-coverts metallic dark blue. Chin, throat,
and breast luminous green, each feather with a dark central
green streak, giving a scaly appearance to these parts.
Abdomen and flanks shining green. Vent white. Undertail-
coverts green, margined with buff. Wings purplish-brown.
Bill black.
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Total length, 4iin. Wing, 2%. Tail, 2. Culmen, f.
Female. — Upperside golden-green, remainder of plumage
like the male, but less brilliant, and pale golden on abdomen
and flanks.
Total length, 3^in. Wing, 2|. Tail, i^. Culmen, ^.
This species is very abundant in Colombia. My other
specimens were collected in Venezuela, by Doctor Carlos
Rojas, and in Ecuador and Bolivia, by Buckley.
434. Petasophora CABANISI, Lawr., Ann. Lyc, Nat. Hist.,
N.Y., t. ix., p. 126.
Petasopliora cabanidis, Heine, Journ. fur Ornith., 1863.
p. 182.
Cabanis little Violet-ear.
le Petasophore de Cabanis.
Habitat. — Costa Rica, Veragua.
Male. — Exactly like the preceding species, but the feathers
of the chin and throat are much smaller, of a darker green,
and with scarcely any sign of the central dark green streak.
There is a bluish tinge on the breast, on the abdomen, and on
all the tail feathers, which do not exist in the specimens of
P. cyanotis. Undertail-coverts shining green, with a pale
buff margin on the lowest only. It forms the passage
between P. cyanotis and P. thalassina.
Total length, \X\x\. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2. Culmen, |.
Female. — Like the male, but less brilliant.
I collected this species in May, 1877, on the Volcano of
Irazu, Costa Rica, and I have also some specimens collected
by Arce, in Veragua.
435. Peta,sophora thalassina, Sw. Phil. Mag., 1827, p. 441.
Ornismya anais, Less., Colib., 1831, p. 104.
Ramphodon anais, Less., Troch., 1831-32, p. 148.
Polytmiis thalassimts, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Colibri thalassinus, Bon., Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,.
p. 69.
Pr axilla thalassina, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, P- ^3-
Mexican Violet-ear, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 227.
Genera of Humming Birds. 319
le PctasopJiore dun vert de mer, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1875, t. ii., p. 149.
Habitat .—MEXICO, and Guatemala.
Male. — Precisely like P. cabanisi, excepting that the blue
line passing under the eyes starts from the chin, and the
centre of abdomen which is shining dark blue, the undertail-
coverts are margined with buff like P. cyanotis.
Total length, 4i[in. Wing, 2y\. Tail, 2. Culmen, |-.
Female. — Like the male, but less brilliant.
I have collected this species in Mexico and in Guatemala.
436. Petasophora ANAIS, Less., Troch., 1831, p. 146.
Rampliodon anais, Less., Troch., 1831, p. 146.
Polytmus anais, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Trochilus thalassinus, Jard., Hum. Birds, vol. ii., p. 47.
Trochilus anais, Jard., Hum. Birds, vol. ii., p. 47.
Colibri anais, Bon., Consp., Gen. Av., 1830, vol. i., p. 69.
Praxilla anais, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, P- ^3-
Petasophora iolata, Gould, P.Z.S, 1847, p. 9.
Polytmus iolata. Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Colibri iolata, Bon., Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i., p. 59.
Petasophora rhodotis, " Gould," Sauc. Mus. Hein.
P axilla iolata, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, P- ^3-
Pi?iarolaema buckleyi, Ann. and Mag., Nat. His., vol. x.,
p. 489.
Columbian Violet-ear, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 224.
Bolivian Violet-ear, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 225.
le Petasophore d' Anais, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
vol. ii., p. 145.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
Male. — Upperside shining or golden-green. Median
rectrices bronze-green, laterals bluish-green with a subter-
minal dark bluish bar. Chin, line under the eye, ear coverts,
and centre of the abdomen metallic blue. Breast luminous
green, each feather with a dark central green streak, giving a
scaly appearance to that part. Undertail-coverts shining
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green margined with pale buff or grayish-white. Vent white.
Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 35. Tail, 2\. Culmen, \
Female. — Coloured precisely like the male, always golden
on upperside, and slightly duller on underside, much smaller
in size.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, i|. Culmen, \.
This species is very abundant in Venezuela, Colombia, and
Ecuador. The males have been named by Gould P. iolata,
and the name of P. anais has always been given to the
females, but I am certain that they all belong to this species.
I have a very large series of both sexes from Venezuela.
" Rojas," Ecuador and Bolivia, " Buckley," Peru, " Whitely,"
Colombia, " Salmon," and others.
One of my male specimens, from Colombia, has all the
upperside and flanks brown, with green reflections, the tail
feathers brownish-green, with the subterminal band dark
blue, the undertail-coverts pale green, edged with white.
The remainder of plumage is like the ordinary male of that
species.
Although I consider also Petasophora corruscaus, Gould,
and rubrigularis, Elliot, as accidental varieties of coloura-
tion of P. anais, I give below the descriptions of the two
specimens in my collection, agreeing with the original des-
criptions of Messrs. Gould and Elliot.
437. Petasophora corruscans, Gould, P.Z.S., 1846,
p. 44.
Cheequered Violet-ear, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 226.
Exactly like P. anais, with the centre of throat bright
metallic rosy-bronze. Undertail-coverts buff, with bluish-
green in centre.
Total length, 4.^in. Wing, 3. Tail, 2i-. Culmen, |^.
Habitat. — Colombia.
438. Petasophora rubrigularis, Elliot, Ibis., 1876, p.
405-
Petasophora corruscaus, Boucard, H. Bird, i8gi, vol. i., p.
25-
Habitat. — Colombia.
Genera of Humrnincr Birds. 32 r
Exactly like P. anais, with the centre of throat metallic
pink. Undertail-coverts green, edged with buff.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 3. Tail, 2^. Culmen, \.
■^^439. Petasophora GERMANA, Godm. and Salv., Ibis., 1884,.
P- 451-
Guiana Violet-ear, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886, p,
15-
le Petasophore de Giiiane.
Habitat. — Roraima, British Guiana.
P. anai affinis et ejusdem staturae, sed gula multo magis
caerulea ; gutture quoque toto caerulescentiore et fronte
caeruleo suffusa distinguenda.
Though the difference between the present bird and
P. anais, of the Andes, is not great, we feel justified in separ-
ating them, the ranges of the two being doubtless broken by
the low-lying lands of the Orinocco Valley. " Godm. and Salv.''
Discovered by Mr. H. Whitely, in British Guiana. This
species looks very much the same as P. anais. — (Edit).
440. Petasophora delphinae, Less., Rev. Zool., 1839,
p. 44.
Polytmus delphinae, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Colibri delphinae, Bon., Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, p. 69.
Telesiella delphinae, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, P- ^S-
Telesilla delphinae, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 27.
Brown Violet-ear, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iv., p. 229.
le Petasophore de Delphine, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.
1875, t. ii., p. 158.
Habitat. — Guatemala, Veragua, Trinidad, Guiana, Colombia,
Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Male. — Upperside dark olive-brown, greenish in specimens
from British Guiana, and Bolivia. Uppertail-coverts dark
purplish-bronze, margined with rufous. Tail bronzy-brown
with a subterminal dark brown band. Ear-coverts purplish-
blue. Throat metallic bronzy-green terminating with blue.
Underside smoky-brown. Undertail-coverts rufous with
bronzy-olive centre. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
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Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2. Culmen, f.
Female. — Like the male, but paler in colouration. The
specimens which I have from Merume Mountains, British
Guiana, are darker than the specimens from Guatemala,
Veragua, Trinidad, Colombia, and Ecuador.
FAMILY XV. LAMPORNIDAE,
OR Family of Mango Humming-birds.
Size moderately large. Bill serrated, stout, more or less
curved, upturned in the genus Avocettula, feathered at base;
nasal covers partially exposed. Wings long, reaching the
end of tail. Tail rounded in the genus Sericotes, slightly
forked in the genera Hvpnroptila and Eiilampis, forked in the
genus Lampornis. Rectrices broad, brilliant metallic in the
genus Avocettula ; lateral rectrices metallic purple or reddish-
purple in the other genera. Undertail-coverts normal, except
in the genus Hypiiroptila , in which they are large and full.
Sexes unlike, except in the genera Eiilamp/'s and Sericotes.
Type : Lampornis, Svvainson, Zool. Journ., 1827,
vol. iii., p. 358.
Range. — Mexico to Ecuador, Brasilia, Guiana, Trinidad
and West Indies.
Genus CXXX. Hypuroptila, Gould, Mon. Troch., 1S54,
vol. ii., pi. 8g.
Chalybura, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1854, p. 10.
Methon, Muls., Cat. Ois. Mou., 1875, p. 7.
Type: T. buffoni, Lesson.
Bill stout, straight, slightly curved, and acutely pointed at
tips, longer than the head. Wings long, reaching the end of
tail. Tail long, slightly forked. Median rectrices shortest,
lateral and outermost ones very slightly and gradually longer.
Undertail-coverts greatlv developed, plume like. Sexes un-
like.
Habitat. — Costa Rica, Veragua, Venezuela, Colombia, and
Ecuador.
441. Hypuroptila buffoni. Less., Trochil, 1831, p. 34.
Polvtmiis buffoni, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Genera of Humming Birds. 323
Lampornis huffoni, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., p. 72.
Acryrtria buffoni, Reich., Troch. Enuni., 1855, p. 7.
Hypuroptila biiffoni, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 8g.
Bu fan's Pliimeteer, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 8g.
le Chalybnre de Bitffon.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — Upperside shining green, bronzy on neck and
uppertail-coverts. Median rectrices dark bronze, laterals
bluish-black margined with bronze on outer webs, outermost
ones bluish-black. Underside metallic emerald-green. Vent
and undertail-coverts pure white. Wings purple. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2-|. Tail, 2. Culmen, \.
Female. — Upperside shining green, coppery on uppertail-
coverts. Median rectrices bronze with the tips bluish-black,
next one, bronze at base with a broad bluish-black tip, third
bluish-black with bronze margin on outer webs and white tips,
the two outermost ones bluish-black with white tips. Under-
side grayish-white, washed with green on sides of breast and
flanks. Vent and undertail-coverts white. Wings purple.
Bill black.
Total length, 4in. W^ing, 2^. Tail, if. Culmen, i.
This species was dedicated by Lesson to the eminent
Naturalist, Buffon.
442. Hypuroptila aeneicauda, Lawr., Proceed., Acad.
Nat. Scien., Phil., 1865, p. 38.
Bronzy-tailed Pliimeteer.
le Chalybure a queue cuivree.
Habitat. — Venezuela and Colombia.
. Male. — -This species is closely allied to the preceding one ;
but can be easily distinguished by the colour of its tail, which
has the median rectrices shining bronze, the laterals reddish-
bronze on outer web of rectrices, and the colour of the
underside, which is more golden.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2|-. Tail, 2|^. Culmen, i.
Female. — Has also the median rectrices bright green-
bronze, rest like the female of C. buffoni.
My specimens of this species were collected at Puerto-
Cabello, Venezuela, and Valencia, Colombia.
324 Genera of H2(7nm{nv Birds.
443. Hypuroptila melanorrhoa, Salv., P.Z.S., 1864,
p- 585-
Chalybura carniioli, Lawr., Proceed. Acad., Nat. Scien.,
Philad. 1865, p. 39.
Latnpornis melanorrJwa, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 174.
Black-vented Plumeteer, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886,
p. 14.
le Chalybnre a region an ale 710 ire.
Habitat. — Costa Rica, Veragua.
Male. — Upperside shining green, bronzy on neck and rump.
Uppertail-coverts and lower part of rump purplish-bronze.
Tail bron7N-iiur|)le. Underside dark shining grass-green.
Underlail-i overts purplish-bronze. Wings purplish-brown.
Maxilhi bl.ick. Mandible flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2f. Tail, 2. Culmen, |.
This is a very rare species. I have only one male from
Costa Rica.
444. Hypuroptila isaurae, Gould, P.Z.S., 1S61, p. 199.
Lanipornis isaurae, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 174.
I sail re's Plumeteer.
le Chalybnre d' Isaure.
Habitat. — Veragua, Costa Rica.
Male. — Head greenish-bronze with purple reflections.
Back shining green passing to pur^Dle on lower part of rump
and uppertail-coverts. Tail dark bronze with purplish re-
flections. Throat, breast, and upper part of abdomen dark
metallic bluish-green. Lower part of abdomen, and flanks
dark gray washed with green. Undertail-coverts white.
Wings purple. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour with
black tip.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2^. Tail, 2. Culmen, i.
Female. Upperside shining green. Rump and tail shining
bronze. Underside ashy. Vent white. Outermost and two
of the lateral rectrices tipped with white. Wings bro^vn.
Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour with black tip.
This is a rare species. It was dedicated by Gould to Mrs.
Genera of Humming Birds. 325
Isaure de Lafresnaye, wife of the well known Naturalist^
of that name, Collaborator of Buffon.
445. Hypuroptila urochysea, Gould, P.Z.S., 1861, p. 198.
Lampornis urochrysia, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874^
vol. i., p. 176.
Golden-tailed Plumefeer, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 90,
la Chalybure a queue doree.
Habitat. — Panama.
Male.' — Head and back dark-green, passing to a bronzy-hue
on the wing, and uppertail-coverts. Wings purplish-brown.
Tail rich golden-bronze, both above and beneath. Throat
and breast grass-green. Abdomen bronzy-green. Thighs^
vent, and undertail-coverts pure white. Upper mandible
black. Lower mandible fleshy-red with black tip. Tarsi
yellow or flesh-colour.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, i|. Culmen, i^.
" Gould, loc. cit."
This description corresponds exactly to that of C. isaurae,
and I really believe that it is the same species. It was col-
lected in Veragua, by Mr. Warzewiecz.
446. Hypuroptila intermedia, Ernst, and Hart. Novit.,
Zool., vol. i., 1894, p. 2.
Chalybura intermedia, Ernst, and Hart. Novit., Zool., vol.
i., 1894, p. 2.
Intermediate Plumeteer.
le Chalybure intermediaire.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Chalybura supraviridis, gutture aureo-viridi, abdo-
mine caerulescente vel beryllino, cauda chalvbea, mandibula
ad basin carnea.
Closely allied to Chalybura caeruleiventris
Types in Museum Rotschild.
I have not seen this species. — Ed.
447. Hypuroptila caeruleiventris, Reich., Aufz., der
Colib., 1853, p. 10.
Trochilus caeruleogaster, Gould, P.Z.S., 1847, P- 9^-
326 Genera of liiunnu'ng Birds.
Polytj/ius caeru/eogaster, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Cyaiiochloris caeritleiventris, Reich., Troch., Enum., 1855,
p. 7'.
Aygrtria caeruleiventris, Reich., Troch., Enum., 1855, p. 7.
Chalybura caeruleiventris, Cab. and Hein., Mus., Hein.,
i860, t. iii., p. 20.
Hypuroptila caeruleogaster, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p.
91.
Lampornis caeruleiventris, Bon., Rev. and Mag., Zool.,
1864, p. 220.
Blue-breasted Plunieteer, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p.
91.
le Chalyhure a ventre bleu.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — Forehead metallic golden-green, passing to golden
on neck. Upperside golden-green, very dark in certain
lights. Uppertail-coverts golden-green or purplish-golden.
Tail steel-blue. Chin and throat metallic-green, or golden-
green, passing to a bright dark blue on the breast and
abdomen. Flanks shining green. Undertail-coverts, vent,
and spot behind the flanks, pure white. Wings purple. Bill
black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2%. Tail, 2\. Culmen, i.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Underside pale gray,
washed with green. Tips of lateral rectrices white.
This species is rather rare.
I have one male specimen from Colombia so distinct in its
colouration that a new species could be made with it ; but I
consider that it is only accidental. It is as follows: — Upper-
side dark green with a bluish tinge. Rectrices of tail steel-
blue. Underside purplish-gray, washed all over with bluish-
green feathers. Undertail coverts white. Wings purple.
Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2%. Tail, 2. Culmen, i.
Genus CXXXI. Lampornis, Swainson, Zool. Journ.,
1827, vol. iii., p. 358.
Anthracothorax, Boie., Isis., 1831, p. 546.
Smaragdites, Boie., Isis., 1831, p. 546.
Genera of Hiiinmiiig Birds. 327
Floresia, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, P- ^^■
HVPOPHANIA, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 11.
MargaroCHRVSIS, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 11.
EUDOXA, Heine., Journ. fur Ornith., 1866, p. 179.
Type : T. mango, Linne.
Bill longer than the head, slightly curved. Wings long,,
reaching the end of tail. Tail forked. Outermost rectrices
slightly shorter than the others, which are always metallic
in colouration. Feet moderate, tarsi bare. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Mexico to Colombia, including the West Indies.
448. Lamporxis maxgo, Linne., Syst. Nat., 1766, p. 191.
Mani^o Bird, Albin. Birds, vol. iii., p. 45.
Trochiliis porphyruriis, Shaw., Nat. Misc., vol. ix., pi. 333.
Polytmns porphyruriis, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Lampornis jioresi, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, P- 250.
Floresia porphyrura, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 11.
Aiithracothorax porpJivrurns, Reich., Troch., Enum., 1855,.
p. 8.
Eiidoxa porphyrura, Heine., Journ. fur Ornith., 1863, p.
179.
Porphyry-Tailed Ma7igo, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 81.
le Lampornis porphyrure, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874^
vol. i., p. 164.
Habitat. — Jamaica.
Male. — Upperside shining dark olive-brown with a reddish
tinge all over, but more accentuated on the neck. Median
rectrices shining purplish-black. Laterals shining reddish-
purple margined and tipped with blue. Throat and breast
velvety-black, passing to brownish-black on abdomen and
flanks, and washed on these parts with dark bronzy-o-reen
feathers. From the bill, under and behind the eye, is a
broad band of metallic purple passing to brilliant reddish-
purple on sides of neck. Undertail-coverts dark greenish-
black. Anal region and spot on each side of flanks white..
Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2|. Tail, i|. Culmen, i.
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Female. — Exactly like the male in colouration, excepting
the chin, and throat, which are metallic purplish-blue with a
green tinge, and the tips of lateral rectrices which are edged
with grayish-white.
In this species, the female is brighter than the male.
449. LampORNIS DOMINICUS, Linne, Syst. Nat., 1766, p. 191.
TrocJiilus inargaritaceus, Gmel., Syst., Nat., 1788, p. 490.
Trochilus aurulentus, Vieill., Ois., Dores, 1802, pi. 12.
Polytmus mar-garitaceus, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Larnpornis margaritaceus, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850,
vol. i., p. 72.
Margarochrysis aiiriilenta, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853,
p. II. '
Hypophania dominica, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 11.
Eiilampis aurulentus, Bon., Rev. and Mag., ZooL, 1854,
p. 250.
St. Domingo Mango, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 79.
le Lainpornis a collier d'or, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. ii., p. 153.
Habitat. — San Domingo, Hayti, Porto Rico.
Male. — Upperside shining green, golden in some speci-
mens. Undertail-coverts shining golden-green. Median
rectrices purplish-bronze in some specimens, purplish-blue in
others. Laterals purple-violet bordered with steel-purplish-
blue. Throat metallic golden-green. Underside velvety-
black. Flanks golden-green. Vent and spot on side of
flanks white. Undertail-coverts dark purple with a bronze
tinge. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2f. Tail, 2. Culmen, |.
Female. — -Upperside golden-green. The median rectrices
vary in colour as in the males. Laterals purplish-chestnut
with a subterminal bluish-black bar and white tips. Underside
gray. Sides of neck, breast, abdomen, and flanks bronze-
green.
Total length, 4|^in. Wing, 2§. Tail, i^. Culmen, i.
I have a fine series of this species from Hayti, and Puerto
Plata, " Santo Domingo."
Genera of Humming Birds. 329
■^450. Lampornis ELLIOTI, Cory. Auk., vol. vii., p. 374.
Elliot's Mango.
le Lampornis d' Elliot.
Habitat. — ^Anegada, West Indies.
Male. — Similar to Lampornis dominiciis, but differs from
it in being smaller, in having the wings and tail shorter, and
in having the belly crissum, and the undertail-coverts much
paler. Two central tail feathers golden-green.
Total length, 4'"-2o. Wing, 2-45. Tail, 1-50. Bill, 0.87.
451. Lampornis \irginalis, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 80.
St. Thomas Mango, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 80.
le Lampornis de Saint Thomas.
Habitat. — St. Thomas.
Male. — Very closely allied to the preceding species, but
more golden on upperside. Median rectrices purplish-bronze.
Laterals purple-violet, edged and tipped with brownish-blue.
Throat more golden than in L. dominiciis.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2.^ Culmen, I.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Median rectrices
shining reddish-bronze, next one same colour, darker near the
tip which is white. Laterals reddish-bronze on outer webs,
bluish-black on inner, tips white. Outermost ones brownish
on outer web, chestnut on inner, with a shining dark blue sub-
terminal bar and white tip. Underside grayish-white.
It is a rare species.
^452. Lampornis calosoma, Elliot, Ibis., 1872, p. 351.
Chlorolampis chlorolaemus, Elliot, Ann., Mag., Nat. Hist.,
1870, vol. vi., p. 346.
Elliot's Topaz, Gould, Mon. Troch., Suppl., 1886, p. 12.
Le Lampor7iis calosome, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
vol. i., p. 177.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Top of head and neck pale metallic silvery-green,
in some lights purplish, a black band across the back, rest of
upper parts dark green. Tail fiery copper-colour, feathers
margined with blackish-purple ; throat brilliant emerald-
230 Genera of Hitniniing Birds.
green ; under parts purplish-black ; spot of white on the
flanks; undertail-coverts chestnut. Bill black.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2\. Tail, \\. Culmen, f.
" Elliot's Synopsis of the Humming Birds, p. 41."
Type "Ex. Elliot's Collection" in the American Museum of
Natural History, New York.
453. LampORNIS GRAMINEUS, Gmel., Syst., Nat., 1788, vol.
i., p. 488.
Trochihis maculatus, Gmel., Syst., Nat., 1788, vol. i., p.
488.
TrocJiilus pcctoralis, Lath., Ind. Ornith., 1790, vol. i., p.
306.
Trochihis giilaris, Lath., Ind. Ornith., vol. i., p. 563.
Trocliilus luarinoratits, Vieill., Encycl., Meth., p. 567.
Trochihts pectoralis, Viell., Ois. Dores, pi. g.
PolytmiLS donn)iicus, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Green-throated Mango, Gould, Mon.Troch., vol. ii., p. 77.
le Lampornis a cravate verte, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, vol. i., p. 149.
Habitat.- — Guiana, Trinidad, Venezuela.
Male. — Head and neck shining green, remainder of upper
plumage golden-green. Uppertail-coverts bright reddish
golden-green. Median rectrices dark brown with bluish-
black reflections. Laterals purple or purple-green, margined
and tipped with shining steel-blue. Throat brilliant metallic
grass-green. Centre of breast and abdomen black. Flanks
golden-green or shining green. Undertail-coverts purplish-
green. Vent and spot on each side of flanks white. Wings
purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2^. Tail, i[;. Culmen, i.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Underside white with
the central portion of throat and breast greenish-black. Sides
of breast and flanks golden-green. Median rectrices bronzy-
green. Laterals chestnut with purple gloss, a subterminal
bluish-black bar, and white tips.
Young Male. — Like the male with the sides of the throat
chestnut or white with a margin of chestnut. Centre of
Genera of Hinnmincr Birds. 331
abdomen black, margined with white. Tail like that of the
male.
This species is common in Guiana and in Trinidad.
I have two specimens Ex. Riocour's Collection. The two
are labelled Colibri Hausse-Col -vert. One is marked
Trochilus pectoralis Vieill, and I consider it, as the type of
that author. It is from Cayenne. I have one male specimen
from Trinidad with the tail of a bright greenish-blue under-
neath.
I have also another specimen golden above, with the chin,
the throat, the centre of breast, and the abdomen black. Sides
of throat and breast shining green. Abdomen brown. Flanks
golden green. Undertail-coverts olive green.
454. Lampornis nigricollis, Vieillot, Nouv. Diet. Hist. Nat.^
1817, vol. vii., p. 349.
Trochilus quadricolor and atricapillus, Vieill., E^cyeL
Method., p.p. 553-55.
Le Plastron noir, Vieill., Oiseaux dores, p. 20.
Trochilus fasciatiis, Shaw, Gen. Zool., vol viii., p. 303.
Trocliilus lazuliis, Less., Traite. d'Ornith., 1832, p. 290.
Trochilus mango, d'Orb and Lafr., Syn. Av., 1838, t. ii.,.
p. 32.
Polytmus mango, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 107.
Anthracothorax mango, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 1 1.
Lampornis iridescens, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 65.
Lampornis violicauda, Elliot, Ibis., 1872, p. 351.
Le Mango, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 74.
Le Lampornis Mango, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874^
t. ii., p. 157.
Habitat. — Brazil, Guiana, Venezuela, Panama, Colombia
and Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside golden-green in some specimens, in
others dark shining green. Median rectrices dark bronzy-
green in some specimens, in others dark bluish-purple with
part of the external webs rufous. Laterals violet-red margined
with bluish-purple. Underside black with a dark bluish
tinge. A dark metallic blue line, with greenish reflections
B2
332 Genera of Hum minor Birds.
along the sides of the neck and throat, and running from the
bill to the flanks. Undertail-coverts violet-brown or green.
Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, ^\\n. Wing, 2f. Tail, if. Culmen, \^.
Female. — Upperside golden-green or dark green. Under-
side white with a black line from the throat to lower part of
abdomen. Flanks golden-green or dark green. Undertail-
coverts bronzy-green edged with white. Lateral rectrices
tipped with white.
Same size as the male.
This species varies very much in its colouration, according
to age and localities, but it is impossible to separate them, as
these variations of plumage exist in specimens from the same
locality.
I have in my collection one specimen from Brazil, which
I have mentioned in the Proceedings of the Zoological Society,
1879, p. 178, as a variety of nigricollis, and described in
the Humming Bird, vol. i., 1891, page 25, under the name of
L. violicauda. It is as follows : —
Male. — Upperside purplish-black, lighter on the rump.
Tail-coverts and median rectrices black. Laterals metallic
reddish-purple with the edges and tips blackish-blue. Under-
side black, paler on flanks. A line of lustrous dark, with
greenish tinge, from the bill to the flanks, on sides of breast.
Undertail coverts purplish -black. Wings brownish-black.
Feet and bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, if. Culmen, -i-|.
It is probably a melanism of L. nigricollis.
455. Lampornis prevosti, Less. Nat. Hist. Col., 1831, p. 87.
Polytmiis prevosti, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Autracothorax prevosti, Reich. Aufz. der Colib., 1853, P- 1 1-
Lampornis prevosti thalassinus, Ridgw. Proc. U.S. Mus.,
t. viii., p. 573.
Prevost's mango, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 75.
Le La7npornis de Prevost, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, vol. i., p. 161.
Lamporttis Hendersoni, Cory Auk., 1887, p. 336.
Genera of Humming Birds. 333
Habitat. — Old Providence, West Indies, IMexico, and
Central America.
Male. — Upperside shining golden-green. Median rectrices
bronze-green with a reddish tinge. Laterals purplish-red or
bright violet margined with brownish-black. Chin and throat
black. Sides of throat, breast, and centre of abdomen shining
bluish-green. Rest of underside golden-green. Undertail-
coverts green with base and edges gray. Vent and spot on
sides of flanks white. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4§in. Wing, 2f. Tail, i|-. Culmen, r.
Female. — Upperside golden-green. Underside white. A
black line on chin and throat passing to green on breast and
abdomen. Flanks golden-green. Lateral rectrices purplish-
red at base, passing to bluish-black and broadly tipped with
white.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, i.
The young male of this species is like the female in
colouration, with a rufous line on each side of chin, throat,
and breast.
I have one specimen sent to me by Mr. Chas. Cory, of
Boston, as L. hendersoni. It was collected by Mr. Henderson,
at Old Providence, West Indies, but I cannot see any differ-
ence between that specimen and the Mexican ones.
I have collected this species in several parts of Mexico and
Guatemala. Gaumer collected some for me, in Yucatan,
456. Lampornis VERAGUENSIS, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii.,
p. 76.
Sericotes veraguensis, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 11.
Anthracothorax veraguensis, Reich., Troch., Enum., 1855,
p. 9.
Veraguan Mango j Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 76.
le Lajupornis de Veragiia, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, vol. i., p. 146.
Habitat. — Veragua and Panama.
Male. — It is closely allied to the preceding species, but can
be easily distinguished by the chin and throat metallic-green,
the breast and centre of abdomen shinmg blue. L^ndertail-
coverts dark purple. Remainder of plumage like L. prevosti.
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Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2 ^ Tail, if. Culmen, i.
Female. — Like that of L. prevosti, excepting the lateral
rectrices underneath which are bluish-green at base, then
beautiful violet-purple, with a broad subterininal bar bluish-
green, and white tips. Same size as the male.
I collected this species at Panama and Colon. I have also'
some specimens collected by Arce in Veragua.
457. Lampornis VIRIDIS, Audub and Vieillot, Ois. Dor.,
1802, vol. i., p. 34.
Chalybura viridis, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 10.
A^yrtria viridis, Reich., Troch. Enuni., 1855, P- 7-
Blue tailed Mango, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 78.
le Lampornis vert, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, vol. i.,.
p. 172.
Habitat. — Porto Rico.
Male. — Upperside shining bronzy-green showing a bluish
tinge on back, rump, and uppertail-coverts. Tail steel-blue
with greenish reflections. Underside shining green. Wings
purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, i.
Female. — Upperside golden-green, brownish on head.
Underside ashy white, tinged with green on the sides and
flanks. Median rectrices bronze-green. Laterals shining
dark blue on their inner webs, and golden brown on the outer
with white tips. It is a rare species in the Collections.
Genus CXXXIL Avocettula, Reich., Syst. Av. Nat.,
1849, pl- 39-
AvOCETTlNUS, Bon., Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i., p. 75.
Strebloramphus, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii.,
P- 76- . . ^ .
Type : T. recurvirostais, Swainson.
Bill longer than the head, turned up at the point. Nostrils
exposed. Wings long and pointed, projecting over the tail.
Tail slightly rounded.
Habitat. — Guiana.
Genera of Hiinimuig Birds. 335
458. AVOCETTULA RECURVIROSTRIS, Swains., Zool. Illus.,
vol. ii., pi. 105.
Mellisuga recurvirostris, Steph. Shaw, Gen. Zool., vol. xiv.,
p. 248.
Orntsmya recurvirostris, Less., Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 36.
Campylopterus recurvirostris, Sw., Class^ Birds, 1836, vol.
ii., p. 330.
Hylocharis avocetta,Gv3.y, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 114.
Avocettinus recurvirostris, Bon., Consp., Gen. Av., 1850,
vol. i., p. 75.
Streblorainphus recurvirostris, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein.,
i860, t. iii., p. 76.
Fiery-tailed Avocet, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. iii., p. 201.
L! Avocettule a bee recourbe, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. ii., p. 263.
Habitat. — Guiana.
J/fl/^.-^-Upperside bronze-green. Uppertail-coverts shining
green. Median rectrices dark bronze-green, passing to bluish-
black at tips ; laterals above, coppery-brown margined with
bluish-black ; beneath, metallic fiery-copper-red ; outermost
ones coppery-brown. Throat and breast shining emerald-
green. Abdomen black. Flanks bronze-green. Undertail-
coverts shining green. Bill black. Wings bluish-black.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, 3f. Tail, i|-. Culmen, f.
Female. — Not known for certain.
It is a very rare species.
Genus CXXXIII. Eulampis, Boie, Isis, 1831, p. 547.
Culanipis, Less., Ind. Gen. and Syn. Gen. Troch., 1832,
P- 7-
Type: T. jugularis,\j\.xin€.
Bill stout, short and curved, slightly longer than the head ;
feathers of forehead projecting on the culmen, nostrils partly
covered. Wings long, reaching the end of tail, and brilliantly
coloured in all their length. Tail moderate, slightly forked.
Rectrices wide, terminating with a small acute point. Median
rectrices shorter, the others gradually and slightly longer.
Tarsi bare. Sexes alike.
Habitat. — Nevis, Martinica, Dominica, and Santa Lucia.
336 Gene7'a of Humming Birds.
459. EULAMPIS JUGULARIS, Linne, Syst., Nat., 1766, p. 190.
Trochiliis auratus, Gmel., Syst., Nat., 1788, vol. i., p. 487.
TorcJiilus crranatimts, Lath. Ind. Ornith., 1790, vol. i.,
P- 305-
Soiii-manga prasinoptcre, Vieill., Ois. Dores, 1802, vol. ii.,
p. 65.
Trochilus grammaticus, Vieill., Ois. Dores, 1802, vol. ii.,
p. 17.
Ciilanipis aiwatus, Less., Ind. Gen. Syn. Gen. Troch., 1834,
p. 7.
Polytmiis jiigularis, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. iio.
Topaza violacea, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i, p. iio.
Purple-breasted Car lb, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 82.
r Eulampe grenat, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875,
vol. ii., p. 132.
Habitat. — Nevis. Martinica, Dominica, and Santa Lucia.
Male. — Upperside velvety - black. Upper and undertail-
coverts metallic brilliant bluish-green. Tail dark shining
blackish-green. Wings and their coverts glittering metallic
dark green. Chin, throat, and breast shining vinous-purple.
Abdomen, glossy black. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 3. Tail, if. Culmen, \.
Female. — Like the male.
I have one specimen with the primaries metallic dark green,
secondaries and tertiaries dark golden-green.
This species is abundant in all the Lesser Antilles. It
varies slightly in the colour of wings, upper and undertail
coverts, as also in the form and size of bill. Some have the
bill longer, and more or less curved than others. The female
and young have the longer bills. It is the only species which
has the wings and coverts so brilliantly coloured.
Genus CXXXIV. Sericotes, Reich., Aufz. der Colib,
1853, p. II.
Type : T. holosericeus, Linne.
Bill slender, longer than the head, the feathers of the fore-
head projecting on the culmen, nostrils partly covered-
Genera of Humming Birds. 337
Wings long, reaching the end of taiL Tail short and cuneate,
each rectrice pointed at tip. Outermost smaller. Laterals
slightly and gradually longer. Tarsi bare. Sexes alike.
Habitat. — St. Thomas, Martinica, Dominica, Grenada,
Santa Lucia, Nevis.
460. Sericotes HOLOSERICEUS, Linne, Syst. Nat., 1766,
vol. i., p. 191.
Polytmiis holosericeiis, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. ro8.
Eulampis holosericeiis, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 83.
Anthracothorax holosericeus, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855,
p. 9.
Lampornis holosericeus, Cab. and Heine, Mus. Hein, i860,
t. iii., p. 19.
Green breasted Carib, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 83.
I'Eiilampe vert et noir, Muls., Nat. Ois. Mou., 1875, t. ii.,
P- 135-
Habitat. — St. Thomas, Martinica, Dominica, Santa Lucia,
Nevis, St. Croix.
Male. — Upperside shining dark green, coppery on rump,
Uppertail-coverts glittering green with bluish reflections.
Tail dark shining blue. Throat metallic grass-green, yellowish-
golden in some specimens, especially in those from Martinica.
In the middle of the breast, bordering the green, is a small
patch of bright blue feathers. Abdomen black. Flanks
bronzy-green. Vent and a spot on each side of flanks white.
Undertail-coverts glittering blue, edged with green. Wings
purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, \\. Culmen, f.
Female. — Has less blue on the breast, is not quite so bright
in colouration, and has the bill longer. This species is rather
abundant in all the Lesser Antilles, and I think that when full,
series of each island will be sent to Europe, it is possible that
it will be necessary to separate them in two or three species.
461. Sericotes chlorolaemus, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol.
ii., p. 84.
Antracothorax chlorolaemus, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855,
p. 9.
o^S Genera of Hiuiiniiiig Birds.
Lauipornis chlorolaetntis, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 19.
Eulampis longirostris, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 69.
Eulampis chlorlaemus, Boucard, H. Bird, 1891, vol. i., p. 25.
Grass-green and blue breasted Carib, Gould, Mon. Troch.,
vol. ii., p. 84.
le Can' be a gorge verte.
Habitat. — Grenada.
Male. — Upperside shining dark green, with a reddish tinge
on rump. Uppertail-coverts brilliant metallic green in centre,
with bright blue feathers on each side. Tail bright dark
purplish-blue. Throat dark metallic grass-green, followed
with a broad band of brilliant dark purplish-blue. Abdomen
and flanks glossy black, tinged with dark green. Undertail-
coverts brilliant purplish-blue. Vent and a spot on side of
flanks pure white. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2\. Tail, \\. Culmen, |.
Female. — The reddish tinge on lower part of back and
rump is more apparent than in the male, the green of the
throat is not so bright, the band of breast is not so extensive
and more blue, and the bill is longer. It is the E. longirostris,
of Gould.
I have a fine series of this rare species from Grenada, sent
to me, by Mr. Wells.
Genus CXXXV. Florisuga, Bon., Compt., Rend., 1850,
p. 382.
Orthorhynchus, 111. Prod., Syst., Mamm., p. 209.
Lampor7iis, Lesson, Tab. Esp. Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 23.
Type : T. mellivorus, Linne.
Bill strong, nearly straight, about the length of the head.
Wings long, reaching the end of tail. Tail ample, slightly
forked. Median rectrices shorter, lateral and outermost ones
slightly and gradually longer. Uppertail-coverts reaching the
tips of median rectrices. Sexes unlike.
Habitat. — Mexico, Guatemala, Veragua, Guiana, Venezuela,
Trinidad, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Genera of Hiumning Birds. 339
462. Florisuga mellivora, L. Syst., Nat., 1766, vol. i.,
P- 193-
Trochilus firnbriatus, L. Syst., Nat., 1766, vol. i., p. 193.
Oiseaii Mouclie dit la Jacobine on a collier, Vieill., Ois.
Dor., p. 55.
Mellisuga siirinameiisis, Steph., Gen. Zool.,vol. ix., p. 243.
Trochilus flabell if era, Gould, P.Z.S., 1846, p. 45.
Topaza mellivora. Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. no.
Jacobin, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 113.
Great Jacobin, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 114.
la Florisuge jacobine, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii., p. 179.
Habitat. — Guatemala, Veragua, Panama, Venezuela, Colom-
bia, Tobago, Trinidad, Guiana, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru.
Male. — Head, throat, and upper part of breast shining
cobalt-blue. Across the neck, a broad cuneate-shaped white
band ; rest of upperside, including uppertail coverts, shining
dark green in some specimens, bright, golden-green in some
others. Breast and flanks shining-green or golden-green.
Abdomen pure white. Undertail-coverts white. Tail pure
white narrowly margined and tipped with purplish-brown.
Wings purple-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2-|. Tail, i~. Culmen,
Female. — Upperside golden -green, darker on the crown.
Tail bronzy-green, with a sub-terminal bar of deep blue,
slightlv margined on laterals with gray or white, outermost
blackish-blue with base of external web and tip white.
Throat and upper part of breast white, spotted with dark
brown. Sides of breast, abdomen and flanks golden-green.
Centre of abdomen white. Undertail-coverts blackish-brown,
tipped with white. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2f. Tail, if. Culmen, f.
Young Male. — Coloured like the male, with a buff band on
each side of the blue of the throat.
This is a very common species. I have large series from
Guatemala, Chiriqui, Guiana, Trinidad, Tobago, Brazil, and
Colombia, which varies in colouration, but otherwise are quite
the same ; but I have some others which varies so much in the
colouration of the tail that I think a description is necessary.
340 Genera of Hurmning Birds.
Male. — From British Guiana. Upperside shining golden-
green, excepting the head, which is greenish-blue with the
centre of crown golden-bronze. White spot on neck. Median
rectrices white at base, then greenish-bronze with bluish-black
tips, rest white with a bluish-black spot at tip, narrowly
margined with white. Throat dark blue with greenish re-
flections. Flanks golden-green, rest of underside pure white.
"/ I propose the name of F. guianensis for this species, if it
should prove distinct. I have three specimens, one from
Demerara and two from River Atapuroni, B. Guiana, collected
by H. Whitely.
Male. — From Ecuador and Pebas, Peru. Head, throat,
and upperpart of breast dark greenish-blue, passing to shining
green close to the white spot of neek. Rest of upperside
shining green with golden reflections. Median rectrices white
at base passing to bluish black, the next one white with bluish-
black tip, the last three white with a very minute brown spot
on tip of the one next to outermost one, this last one, pure
white. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2^. Tail, i|. Culmen, ^.
Female. — Upperside bright golden-green, brownish on
head. Uppertail-coverts shining green. Median rectrices
and the three next ones bronze-green with bluish-black tips,
and slightly margined with white, outermost ones bronze-green
at base with broad subterminal bluish-black bar, margined on
outer web with broad white tips. Chin and abdomen pure
white, throat and upper part of breast pure white, margined
with black. Side of neck, lower part of breast and flanks
white, washed with golden-green. Under-tail-coverts gray at
base, then dark bluish-black margined with white. Wings
purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2f. Tail, i|^. Culmen, \.
, I propose the name of F. peruviana for this species, if it
'^ should prove distinct. I have four specimens of this species,
one collected by Buckley in Ecuador, two collected by
Garlepp in Ecuador, and one by Hauxwell, at Pebas, Peru, in
1866. I have also one specimen exactly like the preceding
wdth the bill one inch long. I believe that it is what Gould
described as F. flabellifera.
Genera of Hu^nming Birds. 341
463. Florisuga SALLEI, Boucard, Hum. Bird, 1891, vol. i.,
p. 18.
Salle's Jacobin.
la Jacob ine de Salle.
Habitat. — Mexico.
Male. — Head and neck dark shining green with bluish
reflection in the centre of throat, and passing to golden on
nape, beneath which is a broad band pure white. Rest of
upperside, including tail coverts, shining bronzy -gold.
Median rectrices white at base, passing to bluish-green ; next
one white, margined on external web with bluish-green and
with bluish-black tip, the two next white, margined on
external web and tipped with bluish-black, outermost one
white with a small bluish-black spot at tip. Lower part of
breast and flanks golden. Rest of underside pure white.
Wings purplish-black. Bill black.
Total length, 4iin. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, |^.
Female. — Unknown.
Type unique in my Collection.
Genus CXXXVI. Melanotrochilus, Deslongchamps,
Ann., Mus. Caen., t. i., p. 225.
Type: T.fiiscus,W€^S\.o'i.
Bill short, stout, slightly curved, about the length of the
head. Wings longer than the tail. Tail ample, long, and
slightly forked ; rectrices broad and rounded, median shortest,
lateral and outermost ones slightly and gradually longer.
Uppertail-coverts short. Feet rather large. Tarsi clothed.
Sexes similar.
Habitat. — Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.
464. Melanotrochilus fuscus, Vieill., Nouv. Diet. Hist.
Nat., 1817, vol. vii., p. 348.
Trochilus ater, Pr., Max. Reis. Braz., vol. i., p. 366.
Trochilus niger, Sw., Zool. 111., vol. ii., pi. 82.
Ornismya lugubris. Less., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1S29, t. i.,
p. 132.
342 Genera of Humming Birds.
Trochilus atratus, Licht., Doubl., p. 14.
Trochilus leiicopygius, Spix., Av. Bras., 1824, t. i., pi. 81,
Mellisiiga atra, Shaw, Gen. Zool., t. xiv., p. 243.
Topaza atra, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. iio.
Florisuga atra, Bon., Consp., Gen. Av., vol. i., p. 74.
Florisuga fusca, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 14.
Pied Jacobin, Gould, Mon. Troch, vol. ii., p. 115.
la Florisuge demi denil, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii.. p. 184.
Habitat. — Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Male. — Head, neck, and upper part of back black.
Remainder of upperside dark bronzy-green, appearing black
in certain lights. Uppertail-coverts dark bronzy-green,
sometimes with reddish reflections. Median rectrices dark
shining-green, purplish in some specimens. Laterals white
tipped with purplish-brown. Underside black with shiny
dark green reflections on throat in certain lights. Flanks
white. Undertail-coverts purplish brown. Wings purple-
brown. Upper and under wing-coverts greenish-bronze.
Bill black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 3|^. Tail, 2\. Culmen, |-.
Female or Young Male. — Upperside brownish-black.
Uppertail-coverts purplish-black margined with rufous. Tail
purplish excepting the rectrice near the outermost one, which
is white on its external web, and the rest purplish, outermost
one white. Underside sooty-brown with a dark reddish-
rufous band on each side of throat. Undertail-coverts dark
bronze, margined with white or rufous. Flanks white.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2. Tail, 2. Culmen, |^.
My specimens of this species were collected in Brazil,
Colombia, and Ecuador.
My specimen from Colombia is much smaller, and has more
white on flanks.
Its size is as follows : — Total length, 4|in. Wing, 3.
Tail, i|. Culmen, |-.
Genera of Humming Birds. 343
FAMILY XVI. OREOTROCHILIDAE.
OR Family of Hill Star Humming Birds.
Size large. Bill slender, short, and curv-ed. Sheath of
both maxilla and mandible smooth. Nasal covers completely
hidden. Wings narrow and long. Rectrices very narrow.
Throat, and crown metallic in the males of the genus
Oreotrochilus. In the new genus, Alcidiiis, the throat
only is metallic. Female dull.
Type : Oreotrochilus, Gould, P.Z.S., 1S47, p. 10.
. Range. — Ecuador.
Genus CXXXVII. Oreotrochilus, Gould, P.Z.S., 1847,
p. 10.
Oreotrochilus, Gould, Int. Trochilidae, p. 62.
Oreotrochilus, Cab. and Hein, Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii.,
P- 15-
Type : O. chimboraso, Delattre and Bourcier.
Bill almost cylindrical and slightly incurved, about the
length of the head. Wings rather long and powerful. Tail
large, the feathers narrow and rigid ; rectrices of the same
length, excepting the outermost ones, which are slightly
longer. Feet strong. Tarsi clothed, hind toe and nail about
the same length as the middle toe and nail. Throat and head
luminous in males, females unadorned.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
465. Oreotrochilus chimborazo, Delattre and Bourc,
Rev. Zool., 1846, p. 305.
Chiniborazian Hill Star, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 68.
rOrotrochile du Chimborazo, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1876, t. ii., p. 167.
Habitat. — Volcano of Chimborazo, Ecuador.
Male. — Head glittering metallic dark -blue with violet re-
flections. Upperside olive-bronzy-green, each feather on rump
and uppertail-coverts margined with gray. Median rectrices
dark bronze-green, laterals white, margined on outer webs
with brownish-black, outermost ones white at base, rest
o_j^^. Genera of Humming Birds.
greenish-black. Throat metallic violet-blue, encircled with a
narrow band of black. A triangular large spot of brilliant
metallic green in the centre of the lower part of throat, just
above the black band. In one of my specimens, there is a
narrow metallic blue band under the green, and another black
band under the blue one. Breast, abdomen, and flanks pure
^j^ite — the latter sparingly spotted with olive-green feathers.
In the centre of the abdomen a line of brownish-black.
Undertail-coverts pale olive-green. Wings purplish-brown.
Bill black.
Total length, sJin. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2\. Culmen, |.
Female. — Upperside olive-green. Median rectrices dark
bronzy-green, next one of the same colour sometimes with
white tips, laterals white at base, passing to greenish-brown,
and with white tips. Throat white, minutely spotted with
brown-olive, rest of underside pale olive-brown margined
with white. Same size as the male.
For a long time, this species, discovered by Delattre, on the
Volcano of Chimborazo, has been very rare in the collections ;
but in 1885, the well-known collector, Henry Buckley, brought
to Eno-land a large series of this species, and of O. picJiincha.
All my specimens were collected by him.
466. OreotrOCHILUS PICHINCHA, Bourc. and Muls., Ann.
Acad. Sc, Lyon., 1849, p. 427.
Oreotrochilus ja^nesoni, Jard., Contr. Ornith., 1849, P- 42-
Pinchinchian Hill Star, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 6g.
rOrotrochile du Pichincha, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mon.,
1876, t. ii., p. 162.
Habitat. — Volcano of Pichincha, Ecuador.
Male. — Exactly like the preceding species, without any
green on the throat.
Total length, sJin. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2%. Culmen, f.
Female. — Like that of O. Chimborazo, slightly whiter on
throat, and more minutely spotted. Without knowing the
exact localities where they come from, it is nearly impossible
to distinguish the females of one species from another.
This fine species was discovered in Ecuador, by the late
Bourcier, who was then, French Consul in Quito.
All my specimens were collected by Buckley.
Genera of Humming Birds. 345
Genus CXXXVIII. Alcidius, Nov. Gen.
Oreotrochilus, Gould, P.Z.S., 1847, p. 10.
Type : O. estellae, d'Orbigny.
Bill short, slender, slightly curved, about the length of the
head. Throat brightly coloured in males. Wings narrow,
long, reaching nearly the end of tail. Tail pointed, feathers
narrow and rigid, outermost shortest, laterals slightly and
gradually longer, medians of the same length as the laterals
next to it, or slightly longer. Feet strong, the hind toe and
nail about equal in length to the middle toe and nail. Tarsi
clothed. Sexes unlike in plumage.
Habitat. — Peru, Bolivia and Chili.
467. Alcidius estellae, D'Orb and Lafr., Syn. Av., 1838,
p. 32.
Ortliorhynchus estella , d'Orb, Voy., Amer., Merid., 1835-44,
t. 4, p. 376.
Trocliilus Cecil iae, Less., Rev. Zool., 1843, p. 43.
Oreotrocliilus estellae, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 70.
Estella' s Hill Star, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 70.
rOreotrochile d'Estelle, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii., p. 170.
Habitat. — Bolivia and Peru.
Male. — Upperside olive-green, passing to bronze-green on
the uppertail-coverts. Median rectrices dark bronzy-green,
remainder white, bordered and tipped with brown. Throat
brilliant grass-green, bordered beneath by a line of bluish-
black. Breast and abdomen white. In the centre of the
later a line of deep chestnut. Undertail-coverts and flanks
olive-brown. Wings brown, with purplish reflections. Bill
black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2^. Tail, 2\. Culmen, f.
Female. — Differs from the male in having the throat spotted
with brown, the underside rufous-brown, and the lateral tail
feathers white, crossed with a band of green in the centre.
It is a very rare species.
I have made a new genus with this species and the four
following ones, because they are quite distinct, in generical
346 Genera of HummiJig Birds.
forms, especially in the form of the tail, and in the metallic
colouring of head and throat, from the two well-known species,
O. pichincha and O. chimborazo. For these two last species,
I have retained the generic name of Oreotrochilus, Gould
considering that it was more proper to make a new genus, in
honour of D'Orbigny, with the species discovered by this
eminent Naturalist. I hope that all my scientific colleagues
will agree with me in this, and will adopt it.
468. Alcidius bolivianus, Boucard, H. Bird, 1893, vol. iii.,
p. 7.
Oreotrocliilus bolivianus, Boucard, H. Bird, 1893, vol. iii.,
p. 7.
Bolivian Hill Star.
I'Alcide de Bolivie.
Habitat. — Bolivia.
Male. — Upperside olive-brown passing to shining reddish-
bronze on uppertail-covcrts. Median rectrices dark shining
bronze-green, laterals white edged outwardly with dark brown,
outermost ones white at base internally, and the remainder
dark greenish-black. Throat glittering green, with an
imperceptible dark blue margin at base. Breast and abdomen
grayish-white passing to grayish-buff on flanks. A narrow
line of greenish-blue in the middle of the abdomen. Undertail-
coverts grayish-brown. Wings brown externally, and purplish
internally. Bill black and curved.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2\. Culmen, i.
Female. — Upperside like that of the male. Lateral and
outermost rectrices with white tips. Underside grayish-brown
wdth minute green spots on throat. This new species is
closely allied to O. lencopleurtis, from which it differs by the
band of the throat which is scarcely perceptible, the line in
the centre of abdomen which is very narrow, and greenish-
blue, and the tail and uppertail-coverts differently coloured.
It forms the passage between O. estellae and O. leucopleiiriis.
Discovered by Buckley, in Bolivia. Types in Boucard's
Museum.
Genera of Humming Birds. 347
469. Alcidius leucopleurus, Gould, P.Z.S., 1847, P- lo-
Oreotrochilus leucopleurus, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii.^
p. 71.
White-Sided Hill Star,, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 71.
I'Orotrochile a flancs blancs, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,.
1876, t. ii., p. 172.
Habitat. — Chili.
Male. — Upperside olive-brown with a bronze tinge in
some specimens and a coppery tinge in others. Uppertail-
coverts in some bronzy-green, in others coppery-bronze.
Median rectrices dark green-bronze in some specimens, in
others brownish-black with greenish reflections, laterals white
with a slight margin on outer web and dark brown tips,
outermost one white at base passing to purplish-black.
Throat brilliant golden-green, beneath which is a narrow
band of metallic bluish-black feathers. Breast, upper part of
abdomen and flanks pure white. Centre and lower part of
abdomen bluish-black. Undertail-coverts olive-green. Wings
purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2^. Culmen, -f.
Female. — Like the male, but buffy- white underneath
sparingly glossed with pale olive-green on sides of breast.
Throat white minutely spotten with greenish-blue. Lateral
and outermost rectrices white, crossed with a subterminal
green band, and with white tips.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2^. Culmen, |.
My specimens of both sexes of this species were collected
in Chili, by Mr. E. Reed. It was first discovered in the Andes
of Aeon.
■^470. Alcidius melanogaster, Gould, P.Z.S., 1847, P- ^o-
Oreotrochilus melanogaster, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii.,.
p. 72.
Black-breasted Hill Star, Gould, Mon. Troch, vol. ii.,.
p. 72.
V Orotrochile a ventre noir, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.^
1876, t. ii, p. 176.
Habitat. — Peru.
C2
348 Genera of Humming Birds.
Male. — Upper-parts olive-brown, throat metallic grass-
green, under-parts bluish-black. Uppertail-coverts shining
green, under-coverts olive-brown, margined with buff. Tail
steel-blue, with green reflections. Bill and feet black.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2. Culmen, f.
Female. — Upper-parts light brown, with a greenish lustre.
Uppertail-covers shining green. Throat white, unspotted.
Under-parts brownish-white, tinged with buff. Undertail-
•coverts buffy-brown. Tail shining green, all the lateral
feathers tipped with white.
" Elliot's Synopis of the Humming Birds, p. 36."
This rare species is one of my desirata. The specimens
from which Mr. Elliot made his descriptions were collected in
Peru, by Mr. Jelsky.
471. AlcIDIUS ADELAE, d'Orb. and Lafr., Syn. Av., 1838,
P- 33-
Orthorliynchiis adda, d'Orb., Voy. Amer., Merid., vol. iv.,
P- 377-
Oreotrochilus adelae, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 73.
Adeld' s Hill Star, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii, p. 73.
rOrotrochile d'Adele, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1876,
t. ii, p. 175.
Habitat. — Bolivia.
Male. — Upperside olive-brown. Tail cuneate. Median
rectrices dark brown, remainder pale buff, margined and
tipped with olive-brown. Throat metallic golden-green,
beneath which is a narrow band of black. Underside deep
chestnut withacentral line, and the lowerpartof abdomenblack.
Vent buff. Undertail-coverts olive-brown, margined with
buff. Wings brown, with a bronzy-green gloss. Bill and
feet black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2f. Tail, 25. Culmen, i.
Fetnale. — Differs by having the throat white, spotted with
olive-brown, underside wholly rufous, and the lateral tail
feathers buff, with a subterminal black bar, and tipped with
white on the inner webs.
This is a very rare species. I have only one fine male speci-
men, collected in Bolivia, by Buckley. It was discovered in the
neighbourhoods of Chuquisaca, Bolivia, by Mr. Alcide
•d'Orbigny.
Genera of Humming Birds. 349
FAMILY XVII, CAMPYLOPTERIDAE.
OR Family of Sabre Wing Humming Birds.
Size large. Bill stouL, nearly straight or curved. Sheath
of both maxilla and mandible smooth. Nasal covers partly
exposed. Wings short, shafts of the outer primaries swollen.
Tail cuneate or rounded, excepting in the Genus Eupetomena
in which it is very developed and forked. Sexes sometimes
alike, and at other times dissimilar.
Type: Campylopterus, Swainson, Zool. Journ., 1S26, p. 358.
Range. — Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador,
Peru, West Indies, Guiana and Brazilia.
Genus CXXXIX. Sphenoproctus, Cab. and Heine,
Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii., p. 11.
Pampa, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 11.
Type : O. pampa, Lesson.
Bill nearly straight, longer than the head. Nostrils covered
by a membrane. Wings long, shafts of three primaries in the
male broad and flattened, the first primary falcate. Tail
cuneate. Outermost rectrices smaller, all the others gradually
longer. Sexes alike.
Habitat. — Mexico and Guatemala.
472. Sphenoproctus pampa, Less., Ois. Mou. Suppl., 1829,
p. 127.
Polytmus pampa, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 107.
Pampa campyloptera, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853. P- ^^•
Campylopterus pampa, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 43.
Wedge-tailed Sabre-wing, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii.,
P- 43-
Le Campyloptere pampa, Muls., Hist Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
vol. i., p. 115.
Habitat. — Guatemala.
Male. — Top of head and occiput metallic blue with purplish
reflections. Upperside shining green, bluish on uppertail-
coverts. Median rectrices bronze-green, brownish at tips,
next one of the same colour with broad brownish-black tip.
350 Genera of Humming Birds.
laterals bronze at base, remainder bluish-black. Outermost
ones brownish-black, with grayish rufous on the external web
reaching nearly the tip. Underside pale gray, nearly white on
lower part of abdomen. Line above the eye pale rufous. Spot
behind the eye white. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5|in. Wing, 2%. Tail, 2^. Culmen, |.
Female. — Like the male, but smaller, the two outermost
rectrices broadly tipped with gray, the medians not so long
as in the male. Underside grayish-white, paler than in the
male.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2%. Tail, i|. Culmen, |.
All my specimens of this species are from Guatemala and
Yucatan, Mexico.
473. SphenOPROCTUS CURVIPENNIS, Licht. Preiz. Verz. Mex.
Thier., 1830, No. 32.
Sphenoproctiis pampa, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 1 1.
Mexican Sabre-wing, Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl., 1886,
P- 5-
le Campyloptere die Mexique.
Habitat. — Mexico.
Male. — The only differences which I can see between this-
species and the preceding one is the colour of the upperside
which is more golden, and the underside whiter. I doubt
that they are sufficient to consider it as a distinct species.
I collected my specimens in Mexico. It is one of the
species found in the forests, which I could easily recognise by
its song.
Genus CXL. Eupetomena, Gould, Mon. Troch., 1853,
p. 6.
Prognornis, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 11.
Type : T. macrourus, Gould.
Bill stout, short, slightly longer than the head and very
slightly curved. Wings long, shaft of first and second
primaries in the male broad and flattened. Tail very long,,
deeply forked, median rectrices broad and short, the two next
Genera of Humming Birds. 351
ones gradually longer, the fourth much longer than the third,
•and the outermost one much longer, turning slightly outward
at the tip in some specimens. Sexes alike.
Habitat. — Guiana, Brazil, Peru.
474. EUPETOMENA MACROURA, Gmel, Syst., Nat., 1788,
vol. i., p. 487.
Trochilus forcipatns, Lath., Ind. Ornith., 1790, vol. i.,
p. 304.
Ornismya hiriindinacea, Less., Ois. j\Iou., p. gS.
Polytmus macrouriis, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 107.
Prognornis macroura, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, P- ^^^
Eupetomena hiriindinacea, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii.,
p. 42.
Swalloiv Tail, Gould, Mon., Troch., vol. ii., p. 42.
V Eupetomene Jiirondelle, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
voL i., p. 112.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Head and neck metallic prussian-blue. Upperside
dark shining green passing to bronze on upper parts of upper-
tail-coverts ; these are dark steel-blue like the tail. Chin,
throat and breast metallic prussian-blue. Rest of underside
dark shining green. Tufts of feathers of anal region and on
sides of flank pure white. Undertail-coverts dark steel-blue.
Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 7in. Wing, 3. Tail, 4. Culmen, \.
Female. — Slightly paler in colour, and the tail shorter.
Total length, 5fin. Wing, 2^. Tail, 3. Culmen, \.
Common in Brazil.
475. Eupetomena hirundo, Gould, Ann. and Mag. Nat.
Hist., 1875.
Western Sivalloiv Tail, Gould, Mon. Troch. Suppl., 1S86,
p. 4.
r Eupetomene hirondelle du Peroii.
Habitat. — Peru.
352 Genera of Hiunmin^ Birds.
Male. — Exactly like the preceding species in colouration
and size, with the lower part of breast dark shining greenish-
blue, abdomen and flanks lighter green, and head dark green-
ish blue.
Total length, 6fin. Wing, 3^. Tail, 4. Culnien, \.
This rare species was discovered by Mr. H. Whitely, at
Huiro, Valley of Santa Anna, Peru.
Genus CXLI. Aphantochroa, Gould, Mon.Troch., 1852,
vol. ii., p. 54.
Agapeta, Heine, Journ. fur Ornith., 1863, p. 178.
Placophorus, Muls., Cat. Ois. Mou., 1873, p. 6.
Type : T. cirrhochlon's, Vieillot.
Bill stout, about the length of the head, very slightly
arched. Wings broad, long, reaching the end of tail. Tail
square, the rectrices of the same length and pointed at tips.
Tarsi clothed. Hind toe short. Sexes alike.
Habitat. — Guiana, Brazil, Ecuador?
476. Aphantochroa cirrochloris, Vieill., Nouv. Diet.,
Hist. Nat., t. 23, p. 430.
Ornismya simplex, Less., Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 119.
Poly t mils cirrochloris, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 107.
Trochihis campylostylns, Licht., Verzich Doubl., p. 14.
Campyloptenis cirrochloris, Bon., Consp. Gen. Av., 1850,
vol i, p. 71.
Sombre Humming Bird, Gould, Mon.Troch., vol. ii., p. 54.
VAphantochroe cirrochlore, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, vol. i., p. 140.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Upperside dark bronze-green. Median rectrices
dark bronze-green, next one darker with reddish tinge at tip,
the rest bronze at base changing to dark brown. Underside
grayish-brown washed with pale green on throat, breast, and
flanks. Undertail-coverts dark brown, edged with white.
Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, \V\\\. Wing, 2^. Tail, i^. Culmen, |.
Female. — Exactly like the male but slightly smaller.
Genera of Humming Birds. 353
*477. Aphantochroa gularis, Gould, P.Z.S., i860, p. 310.
Puce Throated Humming Bird, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol.
ii-, P- 55-
I'Aphantochroe a gorgerette, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, vol. i., p. 142.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Very much like A. cirrochloris excepting a metallic
lilac spot on the throat and the green colour of the general
plumage. I have examined the type of Gould, which is now
in the British Museum, and my impression was that it is a
poor specimen of Hypuroptila biiffoni, to which the natives
have stuck some purple feathers of Clytolaema rubinoides on
the throat.
Genus CXLII. Phaeochroa, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861,
P- 55-
Type: P. cuvieri, Del. and Bourc, Rev. Zool., 1846, p. 310.
Bill stout and straight, slightly longer than the head
and with the tips acutely pointed. Wings long nearly
reaching the end of .tail, shafts of the two primaries broad
and flattened in the middle. Tail rounded, outermost rectrices
shortest, the others very slightly and gradually longer.
Sexes alike.
Rano-e. — Guatemala to Colom.bia.
478. Phaeochroa cuvieri, Delatt. and Bourc, Rev. Zool.,
1846, p. 310.
Aphantochroa cuvieri, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 250.
Phaeochroa cuvieri, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 55.
Aphantochroa roberti, Salv., P.Z.S., 1861, p. 203.
Campylopterus roberti, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 53.
Phaeochroa roberti, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861, p. 55.
Cuvier's Sabre-iving, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 52.
Owen'' s Sabre-wing, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 53.
r Aphantocroe de Cuvier, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
vol. i., p. 137.
le Campyloptere de Cuvier.
354 Genera of Hiifuming Birds.
Habitat. — Guatemala to Colombia.
Male. — Upperside shining green. Four median rectrices
shining greenish-bronze, next one shining bronze-green with
dark brownish spot on inner web near the inner tip which is
white, last lateral and outermost ones shining bronzy-green
with a subterminal blackish bar and broadly tipped with white.
Underside dull bronze-green passing to gray, with rufous tinge
on abdomen and flanks. Undertail-coverts bronzy-green
fringed with white. Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh colour for a little more than half its length,
rest black.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2|^. Tail, i|^. Culmen, |-.
Female. — ^Exactly like the male.
The differences between C. roberti, and this species are so
slight, that I cannot see how they can be separated.
In one specimen which I have from Guatemala, the base of
the mandible is flesh colour, and the lateral rectrices have a
broader blackish subterminal bar, but the base is also bronzy-
green.
It is a rare species.
I have collected my specimens in Guatemala, Costa Rica,
and Colon. I have also one specimen collected by Arce, at
Chiriqui.
The type of this species was discovered by Delattre, in
Guatemala, and it was dedicated by him and Bourcier, to the
eminent French Naturalist, Cuvier.
Genus CXLIII. Campylopterus, Swainson, Zool. Journ.,
1826, p. 358.
POLYTMUS, Gray, Gen. Birds, 1848.
Platystylopterus, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, P- n-
LOXOPTERUS, Cab. and Heine, Mus. Hein., i860, t. iii.,
P- ^3-
Type : T. lar^ipennis, Bodd.
Bill long and curved, broad and flat at base. Wings ample,
shafts of primaries in the male broad and flat on their basal
half. Tail ample, rounded ; rectrices broad, outermost ones
shortest, the next one slightly longer, the rest of same length.
Size large, female smaller. Sexes alike in plumage.
Habitat. — Guatemala, Guiana, Ecuador, Peru.
Genera of Humming Birds. 355
479. Campylopterus LARGIPENNIS, Bodd., PI. Enl. d'Aubent.,
1783, pi. 672.
Trocliiliis cinereiiS) Gmel., Syst. Nat., 1788, p. 490.
TrocJiilus campylopterus, Gmel., Syst. Nat., 1788, vol. i.,
p. 499.
Trochilus latipennis, Lath., Ind. Ornith., vol. i., p. 310.
Ornismya latipennis, Less., Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 121.
Polytmiis largipennis. Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 107.
Broad-shafted Sabre-win^, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii.,
p. 48.
Le Campyloptere largipenne, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, vol. i., p. 120.
Habitat. — Guiana.
Male. — Upperside shining grass-green. Median rectrices
dark bronze-green, next one bronze for about half its length,
then bluish-black and slightly margined with white at tips,
the others bronze at base, then bluish-black to half their
length, the rest pure white. Underside dark ashy-gray,
sparingly washed with green on sides of neck, breast and
flanks. Wings shining purplish-brown. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh-colour with black tip.
Total length, 5|in. Wing, 35. Tail, 2-|. Culmen, i.
Female. — Smaller and slightly paler in colouration, other-
wise exactly like the male. Lateral rectrices with scarcely
any bronze at base, but bluish-black for half their length, and
the rest white. Only very adult males have the shafts of the
primaries broad and flat on their basal half. I have some
very fine males where this peculiarity is scarcely visible.
My fine series of this species were collected by Mr. H.
Whitely, in British Guiana.
480. Campylopterus obscurus, Gould, P.Z.S., 1848, p. 13,
Campylopterus aequatorialis, Gould, Int. Troch., p. 54.
Sombre Sabre-wing, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 49.
le Campyloptere obscur.
I cannot see any differences between this species and the
preceding one, and I am of the same opinion as Messrs.
Elliot and Mulsant that they all belong to one species.
35^ Genera of Humming Birds.
My specimens were collected in Ecuador, and Upper
Amazons, by Buckley.
481. Campylopterus hemileucurus, Licht., Preiz. Verz.
Mex. Thier., 1833, No. 33.
Orismya delattrei, Less., Rev. Zool., 1839, p. 14.
Mellisuga delattrei, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 113.
Campylopterus delattrei, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 45.
Delattre's Sabre-wing, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 45.
Le Campyloptere de Delattre, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, vol. i., p. 125.
Habitat. — Mexico to Veragfua.
Male. — Top of head and lores dull greenish-black. Upper-
side bright metallic purple-blue passing to dark shining green
on rump. Uppertail-coverts shining dark green. Median
rectrices dark bronzy-green, next one bluish-black, the rest
bluish-black for half their length, remainder pure white.
Underside bright metallic violet-blue. A small spot behind
the eye, anal region, and line on sides of fianks white. Wings
purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5fin. Wing, 3^. Tail, 2\. Culmen, i\.
Female. — Upperside shining green, dark golden-brown on
head. Tail like that of the male, excepting the two median
rectrices, which are shining bronzy-green. Centre of throat
metallic purple-blue. Rest of underside gray, sparingly washed
with green on sides of breast and flanks.
Total length, 5|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2^. Culmen, lyL.
I have some specimens from Veragua with the tips of median
rectrices brownish-black and the abdomen and flanks metallic
greenish-blue; but I do not think it is sufficient to make a
species with it.
It is a common species in Mexico and Guatemala. In
Costa Rica and Veragua it is rarer. I have collected this
species in different parts of Mexico, and in the semi-tropical
forests of Costa Rica.
482. Campylopterus ensipennis. Swains. Zool. Illust., vol.
ii., pi. 107.
Campylopterus ensipennis, Less., Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 124.
Polytmus ensipennis, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 107.
Genera of Humming Birds. 357
Blue-throated Sabre-wing, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii.,
p. 46.
Le Caynpyloptere ensipenne, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, vol. i., p. 122.
Habitat. — Trinidad and Tobago.
Male. — Head brilliant metallic green, golden in certain
lights. Upperside shining green. Median rectrices dark
bronzy-green, the next one bluish-black, the others bluish-
black at base, rest pure white. Chin and throat dark metallic
lazuline-blue. Remainder of underside shining metallic
golden-green. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5^in. Wing, 3. Tail, 2|. Culmen, \\.
Female. — Differs from the male in having the centre of the
throat lazuline-blue and a white stripe from maxilla to ear-
coverts. Centre of breast and abdomen gray. Anal region
white.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2. Culmen, if.
A few years ago, this species was sent abundantly from
Trinidad, but lately I have not seen any.
Genus CXLIV. Saepiopterus, Reich., Aufz. der Colib.,
1853, p. II.
Type : T. lazuhis, Vieillot.
Bill curved, longer than the head. Nostrils covered by a
membrane. Wings long nearly reaching the end of tail ;
shafts of the three primaries in the males broad and flattened.
Tail rounded with a small pointed tip in median rectrices in
some species. Rectrices broad of the same length. Sexes
alike.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Trinidad and
Tobago.
483. Saepiopterus lazulus, Vieillot, Tabl. Encycl., part ii.,
P- 557-
Trochilus lazulus, Bonnat., Encycl., Meth., 1791, vol. ii.,
P- 557-
Trochilus falcatus, Less., Ois. Mou., 1829, p. 126.
Campylopterus lazulus, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 250.
358 Genera of Humming Birds. ,
Laziiline Sabre-wing, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 44.
Le Ca^npyloptere lazulite, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, vol. i., p. 132.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador.
Male. — Head and neck bright metallic golden-green. Rest
of upperside shining green with golden reflections. Median
rectrices deep chestnut, tipped with shining green, the next
one of the same colour with one side of tip shining green,
the next one bluish-black, last lateral and outermost ones deep
chestnut, slightly tipped with bluish-black. Throat, breast,
and upper part of abdomen dark metallic blue with a purple
lustre, passing to glittering green on flanks and lower part of
abdomen. Undertail-coverts chestnut with green edges on
the upper feathers. Wings purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5fin. Wing, 2f. Tail, 2. Culmen, i.
Female. — Like the male, but smaller and not quite so
brilliant.
Young Male. — Upperside shining green. Outermost rec-
trices chestnut, the others like that of the male. Centre of
throat shining blue. Rest of underside gray washed with
shining green feathers on sides of breast, and on flanks.
Under-tail coverts rufous, edged with gray.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2f. Tail, if. Culmen, i.
In my opinion all former authors have described young
birds as females.
It is a common species in Colombia.
I have specimens of both sexes from that country, and
others collected at Merida (Venezuela).
One fine male collected by Goering, at Merida, has the
throat and breast of a lighter blue, and the median rectrices
with bluish-black tips. If it should prove a distinct species, I
propose the name of Saepiopterus goeringi for it.
484. Saepiopterus plainopeplus, Salv. and Godm., Ibis.,
1879, p: 202.
Simons's Sabre-wing,
le Campyloptere de Simons.
Habitat. — Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta, Colombia.
Genera of Humming Birds. 359
Male. — Top of head dark shining green. Head and neck
glittering metallic green. Rest of upperside glittering green,
darker on the uppertail-coverts. Tail shining dark purplish-
blue with some greenish-bronze along the inner web of
median rectrices ; this bronzy part does not reach the tips.
Throat and breast dark metallic blue passing to glittering
dark green with blue reflections in certain lights on the lower
part of breast, abdomen and flanks. Undertail-coverts shining
green passing to greenish-blue on lower part. Wings
purplish-brown. Bill black.
Total length, 5iin. Wing, 2f. Tail, 2. Culmen, i.
The above description was taken from a splendid specimen
in my collection.
Female ? — Upperside shining green. Tail steel-blue.
Underside gray.
This splendid and very rare species was discovered by Mr.
Simons in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta, in 1879, at
an altitude, between 4,000 and 15,000 feet.
^485. Saepiopterus villavicencio, Bourc, Compt. Rend.,
vol. xxxii, p. 187.
Heliomaster villavicencio , Reich., Aufz.derColib.,i853,p. 13.
Campylopterus splendens, Lawr., Ann., N.Y., Lye. Nat.
Hist., 1858, vol. vi., p. 262.
Villavicencio'' s Sabre-wing, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii., p. 47.
Le Campyloptere de Villavicencio, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1874, vol. i., p. 130.
Habitat. — Rio Napo (Ecuador).
Male. — Top of head metallic golden-green. Upper parts
and flanks dark green. Wings purplish-brown. Throat deep
metallic purplish-blue. Under surface dark greenish-gray.
Median rectrices dark green, remainder steel-blue. Bill black.
Total length, S^in. Wing, 2%. Tail, 2\. Culmen, i.
Female ? — Top of head metallic golden-green. Upper
parts golden-green. Under surface ashy-white. Tail like that
of the male but with the lateral feathers tipped with grayish-
vv^hite. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour. " Elliot's
H. Syn. Birds, p. 270."
It is one of my desiderata.
360 Genera of Humming Birds.
486. Saepiopterus rufus, Less., Rev. ZooL, 1840, p. 73.
PolytDiiis riifus, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 107.
Plafvstylopterus rufus, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., p. 11.
Faivn-hreasted Sabre-wing, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii.,
p. 50.
Le Campyloptere roux, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 134.'
Habitat. — Guatemala.
Male. — Upperside golden-green. Median rectrices shining
golden-green passing to reddish-gold on tips, next one more
brilliant with a darkish brown subterminal bar near the tip which
is rufous, remainder rufous for half their length passing to
golden-green, less apparent on the outermost rectrices, then
bluish-black with pale rufous tips ; the outermost rectrices
have all the external web rufous. Underside buff. Wings
purplish-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible f]esh-colour with
black tip.
Total length, 5fin. Wing, 3. Tail, 2\. Culmen, i.
Female. — Slightly smaller than the male.
It is a rare species.
487. Saepiopterus hyperythrus. Cab., Schomb. Reise.,
Brit. Guiana, 1848, vol. iii., p. 709.
Platystylopterus hyperythrus, Reich., Aufz. der Colib.,
1853, P- "•
Loxopterus hyperythrus. Cab. and Heine, Mus. Hein.,
i860, t. iii., p. 13.
Rifous-breasted Sabre-wing, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. ii.,
P- 51-
Le Campyloptere rougedtre, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, vol. i., p. 135.
Habitat. — Guiana.
Male. — Upperside shining golden-green, darker and greener
on head. Four central rectrices shining metallic golden-
bronze. Laterals and outermost ones rufous. Underside dark
rufous. Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible
flesh-colour at base, remainder brownish-black.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2\. Culmen, -if.
Genera of Humming Birds. 361
Female. — Exactly like the male, but slightly smaller.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2^. Tail, 2. Culmen, if.
This extremely rare species was discovered by the well-
known explorer, Mr. Schombourg,at Roraima (British Guiana).
The type remained unique from 1843 to 1883, when the active
collector, Mr. H. Whitely, Junior, re-discovered the bird at
the same place.
My specimens, male and female, were collected by him.
It is a very good species, quite distinct from C. riifus.
FAMILY XVIII. PHAETHORNIIDAE,
OR Family of Hermit Humming-Birds.
Size from very small to large. Bill long, more or less
curved. Sheath of both maxilla and mandible smooth ; nasal
covers partially exposed. Wings narrow and short. Tail
rounded, cuneate, or with the median rectrices much elongated.
Sexes alike. In the Genus Euxtoxeres the bill is curved to
the third of a circle.
Type : Phaethomis, Swainson, Zool. Journ., 1827, p. 357.
Range. — Mexico to Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil,
Guiana, Trinidad and West Indies.
Genus CXLV. Glaucis, Boie. Isis, p. 545.
Type : T. hirsitus, Gmelin.
Bill long, much curved, stout and high at base. Wings
long and narrow. Tail short, rounded. Rectrices narrower
and pointed in females or young. Outermost one shortest,
the other rectrices gradually longer. Median shorter than the
lateral, close to it, and of the same length as the next one.
Sexes alike.
Habitat. — Venezuela, Guiana, Trinidad, Grenada, Brazil,
Colombia, and Ecuador.
488. Gl.\ucis HIRSUTA, Gmel., Syst. Nat., 1788, t. i., p. 490.
Trochilns braziliensis, Lath., Ind. Ornith., 1790, vol. i.,
p. 308.
Trochilns ferrugineiis, Wied. Beiltr, vol. iv., p. 120.
^62 Genera of Humming Birds.
Trochilits doniinicus, Licht. Doublt., p. lo.
Polytmus hirsuttis, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i, p. io8.
Hairy Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 5.
Le Glands hirsute, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1873, vol.i.,
p. 40.
Habitat. — Brazil, Trinidad, Grenada.
Male. — Upperside shining green, darker on head, upper-
tail coverts, margined with buff and tipped with gray.
Median rectrices shining greenish-bronze, darker near the
tips, which are white. Laterals deep chestnut, passing to
bluish-black near the tips, which are white ; the outermost
ones of the same colour margined on outer web, and tipped with
bluish-black. Chin pale buff, passing to dark rufous on
throat. Auriculars blackish-brown. Breast and flanks buff.
Abdomen light rufous. Undertail-coverts light rufous, mar-
gined and edged with grayish-white. Wings purplish-brown.
Maxilla black. Mandible flesh-colour with brown tip.
Total length, 5|in. Wing, 2f. Tail, 2. Culmen, i|.
Female. — Upperside like that of the male ; median rectrices
pointed with their tips white, next one dark chestnut at base
bronzy on outer web and near the tip which is white, the rest
bronzy on outer webs and passing to dark bluish-brown near
the tips which are white. Underside bright buff excepting
the centre of lower part of abdomen and anal region which
are white. Undertail-coverts pale buff, edged with grayish-
white. Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible
flesh-colour with black tip. Size smaller than the male.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2^%. Tail, i^. Culmen, if.
I have a fine series of this species from Trinidad and
Grenada. The last ones were sent to me in 1891. They
were collected by Mr. Wells, and the sexes are carefully
recorded.
■'^489. Glaucis DORHNI, Bourc, Ann. Soc, Sci., Lyon., 1852.
Grypus spixi, Gould, P.Z.S., i860, p. 304.
Spix's Saw Bill, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 2.
Dohrn's Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 10.
le Glaucis de Dohrn, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1873,
vol. i., p. 45.
Genera of Humtning Birds. 363
Habitat. — Brazil.
Resembles very much G. hirsuta, but the females have all
the rectrices reddish-bronze tipped with white, most extensively
so on the outermost ones.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2J. Tail, if. Culmen, \\.
490. Glaucis mazeppa. Less., Troch., 1831, p. 18.
Trochiliis siiperciliosiis, Less., Col., 1831, t. vi.
Glaucis lanceolata, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 8.
Mazeppa Her7nit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 6.
le Glaucis de Mazeppa.
Habitat. — Tobago, Guiana, Brazil.
Crown of the head dull brown ; all the upper surface, wing,
and tail-coverts bronzy-green, the latter fringed with gray;
wings purplish-brown ; under surface deep fawn colour, fading
into buffy-white on the chin ; a small mark behind, and a
stripe below each eye buffy-white ; two centre tail-feathers
green at base, the remainder rich deep cinnamon-red, crossed
by a band of black near the extremity, and tipped with white ;
upper mandible black ; lower mandible yellow at the base,
black at tip ; feet yellow or flesh colour.
491. Glaucis lanceolata, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i, p. 8.
Lanceolate Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 8.
le Glaucis a queue en forme de lance.
Habitat. — Para.
Closely allied to G. mazeppa, but the tail feathers are
narrower, and much more pointed or lance-shaped.
492. Glaucis melanura, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 9,
P.Z.S., i860, p. 364.
Black-tailed Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 9.
le Glaucis a queue noire.
Habitat. — Napo and Rio Negro.
Much smaller than all the other species, and a greater
amount of black colouring in its tail, the extreme base, and
only that of the inner webs of the feathers being marked with
D2
364 Genera of Hiimmincr Birds.
chestnut ; in fact, when the tail is closed and viewed from
beneath, it appears to be entirely black, the under-coverts
concealing the buf^ colouring.
493. Glaucis ROJASI, n.sp.
Rojas Hermit.
le Glaucis de Rojas.
Habitat. — Caracas, Venezuela.
This species is very closely allied to the preceding one,
but has the abdomen buffy-gray, and the bill shorter.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2f. Tail, if. Culmen, \\.
Type in my collection.
It was sent to me by my friend Doctor Carlos Rojas, an
■enthusiastic naturalist, who collected the specimens sent to
me, in Caracas. I have much pleasure in dedicating this
species to him.
494. Glaucis roraimae, n.sp.
Roraima's Hermit.
Glaucis de Roraima.
Habitat. — Roraima Mountains, British Guiana.
Male. — Upperside shining green, darker on head, and
golden on lower part of back, rump, and uppertail-coverts,
each feather on these last parts being margined with blackish-
brown, giving them a scaly appearance. Median rectrices
shining bronzy -green, with scarcely-visible brownish band
near the tips, which are white. Laterals red chestnut at base,
with a broad sub-terminal bronzy-black bar and broad white
tips, outermost rectrice margined with brownish-black on
outer web. All the rectrices pointed. Chin grayish-buff,
passing to dark bufT on throat, breast, and flanks. Lower
part of breast and abdomen dark sooty-gray. Sides of throat
washed with shining green feathers. Undertail-coverts buff,
margined with grayish - white. Wings purplish - brown.
Secondaries and tertiaries tipped or margined with buffy-
white. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh-colour with tip.
Total length, 5-g-in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i |-. Culmen, i|-.
Female. — Exactly coloured like the male but the colour of
the throat and flanks is of a paler buff and the abdomen and
Genera of Humming Birds. 365
anal region are grayish-white. Rectrices narrow and pointed,
as in the male.
This new species was discovered in the Roraima Mountains,
British Guiana, by the late Mr. H. Whitely, the well known
Collector.
495. Glaucis AENEA, Lawr., Proceed. Acad. Nat. Scien.
Phil., 1867, p. 232.
Glaucis affinis, Lawr., Ann. Lye, N.Y., t iv., p. 261.
Golden Hermit.
le Glaucis do re.
Habitat. — -Costa Rica, Panama, L^pper Amazons, Colombia,
and Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside shining green, golden in certain lights.
Uppertail-coverts shining green edged with gray. Median
rectrices shining green, edged with bluish-black near the tips
which are white. Laterals reddish-chestnut slightly margined
near the tips with bronzy-black, tips white. Outermost ones
brownish on outer web and near the tip which is white. Chin
dark gray, passing to dark rufous-gray on all the under parts,
and washed with dark shining green feathers on the throat,
the sides of the neck, and breast, centre of abdomen, and
flanks gray. Undertail-coverts pale gray or pale rufous with
white edges. Wings purple-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible
flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i|-. Culmen, i|-.
Female. — Upperside like the male. Tips on median rec-
trices broad and white. Laterals from base to half their
length red-chestnut, remainder brownish-black with white tips.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2|-. Tail, i|-. Culmen, i|-.
I have a fine series of this species which cannot be confused
with any of the others in consequence of the dark colouration
of its underparts.
Genus CXLVL Ramphodon, Lesson, hid.. Gen., Ois.
Genr. Troch, 1832, p. 8.
Grvpus, Spix. Av. Sp., Nov., 1824, p. 79., (name already
employed in 18 17 for a genus of Colcoptera).
Type : T. naevius, Dumont.
366 Genera of Humming Birds.
Bill nearly twice as long as the head, curved, edges of
mandible in the male serrated near the tip, which is hooked,
culmen compressed at base. Mandible of female curving
slightly upwards near the tip, leaving an open space between
it and' the maxilla. Wings long and ample. Outermost
rectrice the shortest, the next one gradually longer, the others
including the medians of same length. Sexes alike.
Habitat. — Brazil.
496. Ramphodon n.aevius, Dumont, Diet. Sc. Nat., t. xvii,
p. 432.
Grypiis riificollis, Spix, Av. Bras., 1824, vol. i., p. 79.
Ramphodon maculatum, Less., Colib., 183 1, p. 18.
Sazv Bill, Gould, JNIon. Troch., vol. i., p. i.
Le Grype tachete, AIuls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.. 1873, vol. i.,
P- 34-
le Ramphodon tachete.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Head dark brownish-green. Upperside dark golden-
green, each feather margined with dark brown, giving a scaly
appearance to all that part. Uppertail reddish-bronze, mar-
gined with blackish-brown, and edged with rufous. Median
rectrices reddish-bronze, darkest at the tip, next one also
bronze tipped with buff. Lateral and outermost ones purplish-
black at base and largely tipped with buff. These buff tips
run in an oblique direction, and are more extensive on the
outer webs. Chin and a line in the centre of throat black.
Sides of throat reddish-buff. Line behind the eye buff. Ear
coverts black. Underside black on the breast conspicu-
ously edged with white. Abdomen and flanks blackish-brown,
edged with buff. Undertail-coverts brownish-black in centre,
broadly edged with buff. Wings purplish. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh colour with brownish tip.
Total length, 6|in. Wing, 3. Tail, 2\. Culmen, i^.
Female. — The black line of chin and throat is very narrow,
remainder of throat and breast reddish-buff. Rest of plumage
like that of the male. Size smaller.
Total length, 4'|in. Wing, 2^. Tail, 2. Culmen, i|.
It is a rare species in the Collections.
Genera of Humming Birds. 367
Genus CXLVII. Androdon, Gould, Ann., Mag. Nat.
Hist., 1S63, p. 247.
Type : A. aequntorialis, Gould.
Bill twice as long as the head, straight, broad at base and
tapering to a point. Cutting edges serrated and tip hooked.
Wings long, reaching nearly the end of the tail, which is
rather short, bro.id, and rounded. Feet moderate, tarsi naked.
Size large.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
^497. Androdon aequatorialis, Gould, Ann., Mag. Nat.
Hist., 1863, p. 247.
Grypus aequatorialis, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1873,
t. i., p. 32.
Ecuadorian Tooth-Bill, Gould, Mon. Troch. SuppL, 1886,
p. 2.
Le Grype de I' Equateur, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1873,
t. i., p. 32.
r Androdon de V Equateur.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Bill long, straight, hooked at point, serrated on the
edges of both maxilla and mandibles. Forehead dark gray,
feathers tipped with metallic grass-green, occiput and nape
metallic dark blue. Back bright metallic light grass-green.
Rump white, a few dark blue feathers on the edge of the
green of the back. Underparts white, edges of feathers
blackish-brown. Undertail-coverts olive-green, central part
and tips of feathers white. Wings dark purple. Median
feathers of tail greenish-gray, tipped with dark green ;
lateral feathers greenish-gray, with a subterminal bar of dark
green, tips white. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh-colour.
Total length, 5^. Wing, 2|. Tail, i|. Culmen, if.
The female differs by the colouration of the head, which
has the forehead dark purplish-brown, the top of the head
bronze, and the occiput dark metallic green.
" Elliot's Syn. of the H. Birds, page 5."
It is a very rare species, and one of my desiderata.
368 Genera of Hunijning Birds.
Genus CXLVIII. Eutoxeres, Reich., Syst. Av. Nat.,
1849, t- ^i-
Myiaetina, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 249.
Type : T. aqiiila, Bourcier.
Bill greatly curved, forming nearly one third of a circle,
wide at base, narrowing suddenly and becoming compressed
laterally, mandible entirely hidden in maxilla except at the
point. Cutting edges of bill not serrated. Tail cuneate,
feathers pointed, long, of same length, except the two outer-
most ones which are gradually and slightly smaller. Feet
large. Tarsi bare. Sexes alike.
Habitat. — Costa Rica, Veragua, Colombia and Ecuador.
498. Eutoxeres aouila, Bourc, P.Z.S., 1847, p. 42.
Polytmus aqiiila, Gray, Gen. Birds, 1844-49, '^o'- '> P- 108.
Myiaetina aqiiila, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 249.
Eutoxeres salvini, Gould, Ann. Mag., Nat. Hist., 1868, vol.
i., p. 458.
Eutoxeres heterura, Gould, Ann. Mag., Nat. Hist., 1868,
vol. i., p. 455.
Sickle Bill, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 3.
r Eutoxere aigle, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1873, vol. i.,
p. 28.
Habitat. — Costa Rica, Veragua, Columbia and Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside dark shining green, dark brown on head.
Uppertail-coverts shining green, margined with rufous.
Median rectrices shining dark green, tipped with white.
Laterals dark green on outer webs, brownish-green on inner,
and broadly tipped with white. Underside blackish-brown,
striated with buffy white on throat and breast. On the ab-
domen the striated feathers are white in centre, and margined
with grayish-black, sometimes intermixed with buff. Sides
of breast and abdomen washed with shining green. Under-
tail coverts buf^ in centre, margined with black, and edged
with buff. Wings purplish. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh
colour.
Total length, 5in. Wing, 3. Tail, 2|. Culmen, i.
The small differences in the colour of the striated feathers
of the underside between the specimens from Central America
Genera of Humming Birds. 369
and Ecuador are not sufficient to separate these birds. I have
some specimens from Colombia which are exactly like those
from Central America and Ecuador. It is a remarkable bird.
It was discovered in Veragua by Mr. Warszewicz.
499. EuTOXERES BARONI, Ernst, and Hart., Novit. Zool.
vol. i., 1894, p. 12.
Habitat. — Rio Penado, Ecuador.
Closely allied to E. heterura and aquila, from which species
it may be distinguished by its olive-gray tail with a faint
metallic hue only, if any, and with small white tips to the
rectrices, sometimes restricted to the central pair, and some-
times altogether absent.
"Ernst, and Hartert, Novit. Zool., p. 12."
Type in Museum Rotschild.
I have not seen this species, but I am of opinion that it is
not valid. It must be the well known E. aqiiila.
500. EuTOXERES CONDAMINEI, Bourcier, Compt., Rend.,
1851, t. xxxii., p. 186.
Myioetina condaminei, Bon. Rev. and Mag., Zool. 1854,
p. 249.
Condamine s Sickle Bill, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 4.
r Eiitoxere de la Condamine, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1873, t. i., p. 30.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
This species is easily distinguished from the preceding one
by the shining metallic green spot on each side of upperpart
of breast and neck, and the three outermost rectrices which are
buff with white tips.
It is a rare species. My specimens were collected in 1877,
at Napo, by Buckley. It was discovered by Bourcier, and
dedicated by him to Mr. Charles de la Condamine, the
celebrated French Astronomer.
Genus CXLIX. Threnetes, Gould, Int. Troch., 1861,
p. 40.
Type : T. leucurus, Linne.
Bill twice as long as the head, straight, sharply pointed, and
370 Genera of Humming Birds.
slightly curved at tip. Wings long, nearly reaching the end
of tail. Tail short, rectrices broad, pointed at tips, of the
same length, excepting the outermost ones which are
slightly shorter. Feathers of forehead projecting on culmen.
Nostrils partially hidden. Sexes alike.
Habitat. — Guatemala, Central America, Panama, Colombia,
Ecuador, and Guiana.
501. Threnetes LEUCURUS, Linne, Syst. Nat., 1766, vol. i.,
p. 190.
White-tailed Humming Bird, Lath., Gen. Syn., vol. ii.,
P- 757-
Polytmus leucurus. Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Glaucis leucurus, Bon., Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, p. 67.
White-tailed Barbed throat, Gould, Mon. Troch, vol. i.,
p. 14.
Le Glaucis a queue blanche, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1873, vol. i., p. 50.
Habitat. — Guiana.
Male. — Upperside bronze-green, darker on the head.
Uppertail-coverts bronze-green, edged with gray. Median
rectrices bronze-green, slightly margined at tips with white,
laterals white, outermost ones margined and tipped more or
less with brownish-black. Chin and throat deep buff with the
centre of chin black. Lores and auriculars brown. A band
of black on breast just under the buff. Breast and flanks
shining dark green. Abdomen grayish-buff. Undertail-
coverts shining green, edged with gray. Wings purple.
Maxilla black. Manbible flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, \\.
It is a very rare species.
502. Threnetes cervinicauda, Gould, P.Z.S., 1854, p. log.
Fawn-tailed Barbed-throat, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i.,
P- 15-
le Glaucis a queue fauve.
Habitat. — Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
Male. — Upperside shining green, passing to bronzy on the
uppertail-coverts. Median rectrices bronze-green, slightly
Genera of Humming Birds. 371
margined at tips with pale buff. Lateral and outermost ones
pale buff. Chin and ear-coverts black. Throat buff ; just
under it, in the centre, is a large spot of dark green feathers
appearing quite black. Breast shining bronzy-green.
Abdomen and flanks pale buff. Undertail-coverts shining
green, edged with buff. Wings purple. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh-colour for a little more than half its length,
the rest black.
Total length, 4Hn Wing, 2\. Tail, i^. Culmen, i|.
Female. — Upperside like the male. Chin brownish-black.
A band of pale buff on the upper part of breast. Sides of
breast and flanks shining green with rufous edges. Rest of
underside grayish-brown, white in the centre of abdomen.
Lateral rectrices purplish with buffy-white tips. Outermost
ones pale buff with a broad purplish tip.
Slightly smaller than the male.
I have also two specimens, one from Pebas, collected by
Hauxwell, and one from Napo, collected by Buckley. They
differ in having a white band on each side of the black of the
chin, the band of the throat is buff but narrower, the black
band under it is also narrower, the abdomen is grayish with a
rufous tinge, and the two outermost rectrices are largely
margined on outer webs and with blackish-purple tips.
If it should prove a distinct species, I propose the name of
T. hoMjcwellJ for it, as he collected it before Buckley. On
the label it has the date of 26/6/67.
503. Threnetes RUCKERI, Bourcier, P.Z.S., 1S47, p. 46.
Polytmus riickeri, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Glaucis ruckeri, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 11.
Rucker's Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 11.
Le Glaucis de Rucker, Muls., His. des Ois Mou., 1873, t. i.,
p. 48.
Habitat. — Veragua, Ecuador.
J/«/^.— Upperside shining green, darker on the head.
Median rectrices shining green, darker near the tips which
are white. Lateral and outermost ones white at base, then
bluish-black with white tips. Auriculars, chin, and upper
part of breast black, lower part of breast rufous, a buffy stripe
behind the eye. Abdomen and flanks brownish-gray washed
y
372 Genera of Humming Birds.
with green feathers on the sides. Anal region pale rufous.
Undertail-coverts shining green, margined with rufous.
Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh
colour with black tip.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, 2|. Tail, i^. Culmen, if.
Female. — Slightly paler in colouration.
It is a rare species. It was discovered in Veragua by Mr.
Warezevvicz, and dedicated by Bourcier to the late Mr.
Sigimond Rucker, a city merchant, who formed a very fine
collection of Humming Birds during his lifetime.
504. Threnetes FRASERI, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 12.
Eraser's Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 12.
le Glaucis de Eraser.
Habitat. — Guatemala.
Male. — ^Upperside shining golden-green. Median rectrices
bronzy-green with white tips. Lateral and outermost ones
white at base, then black with white tips. Underside like
T. ruckeri, excepting the undertail-coverts which are bronzy-
green broadly margined with buff.
Total length, 4^in. Wing, 2\. Tail, if. Culmen, ^.
It was dedicated to Mr. Fraser, who, I believe, was the
discoverer of the species.
It is very rare in the collections.
Genus CL. Dnophera, Heine., Journ. fur Ornith., 1863,
P- 175-
Type : T. antoniae, Bourcier and Mulsant.
Bill twice as long as the head, slightly curved. Wings
long and narrow, nearly reaching the end of tail. Rectrices
of tail narrow and short, without any white on tips. Outer-
most shortest, the next one slightly longer, the others slightly
longer and of the same length. Feet small. Sexes alike.
Habitat. — Guiana.
505. Dnophera antoniae, Bourc. and Muls., Ann. Soc.
Agr., Lyon., 1846, p. 329.
Lampornis antoniae, Bon., Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 72.
Genera of Hum7mng Birds. 373
Aphantochroa antoniae, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 15.
Polytmus antoniae, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 108.
Threnetes antoniae, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 15.
Glaucis antoniae, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1873, vol. i.,
p. 46.
Sooty Barbed-throat, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 15.
Le Glaucis d'Antonie, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1873,
vol i., p. 46.
Habitat. — Guiana.
Male. — Upperside shining greenish-bronze. Tail dark
shining green-bronze, darker at tips. Chin and upperpart of
throat black. Rest of throat and breast dark shining bronzy-
green, passing to brown on flanks, abdomen, and undertail-
coverts. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour with black tips.
Total length, 4fin. Wing, 2|. Tail, i^. Culmen, if.
Female. — 'Upperside bronzy-reddish-green. Rectrices of
tail wider than in the male and very slightly margined with
buffy-gray. Chin brownish-black in the centre, pale brown
on the sides. A small buffy-bronze spot in the centre of
throat, just under the black of the chin. Underside bronzy-
green, with lower parts of flanks and abdomen pale brown.
Same size as the male.
This very rare species was dedicated by Messrs. Bourcier
and Mulsant to Mrs. Antonie Perroud, whose husband was a
liberal patron of Science.
Genus CLI. Toxateuches, Cab. and Heine, Mus. Hein,
i860, t. iii., p. 1 1.
ToxOTEUCHES, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1873, t. i.,
P- 55-
Type : T. guyi, Lesson.
Bill much longer than the head, curved, and acutely pointed.
Wings long, reaching the end of the third lateral rectrices.
Median rectrices in males wide and longest, with a very short
narrow tip. In the females this narrow tip is about three
times longer. Lateral rectrices gradually longer, the fourth
reaching nearly the elongated tip of the median rectrice.
Outermost ones shortest. Nostrils exposed. Feet small.
Sexes unlike.
374 Genera of Humming Birds.
Habitat. — Costa Rica, Veragua, Colombia, Ecuador and
Trinidad.
506. ToxATEUCHES EMILIAE, Bourc. and Muls., Ann Soc,
Agr. Lyon., 1846, p. 17.
Trociiilus apical is, Tschudi, Faun. Peruana, 1844, p. 243.
TrocJiilus yarn qui, Bourc, Compt. Rend., 1851, t. xxii,
p. 187.
Guyornis yaruqui, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 249.
ToxateucJies yaruqui, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 2.
Yaruquian Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 27.
Le Phaethornis d^ Emilie.
Habitat. — Costa Rica, Veragua, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside dark shining green. Superciliary stripe
and one at base of mandible buff. Uppertail-coverts shining
blue. Tail shining blue at base, then black. Central feathers
tipped with white. Underside dark shining green all over in
very old males, in others dark slaty-gray on breast, abdomen,
and flanks. Undertail-coverts shining bronzy -blue, edged
with white. Wings purplish-black. Maxilla black. Mandible
flesh-colour with black tip.
Total length, 5^in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2\. Culmen, if.
Female. — Upperside dark shining-green, brown on head.
Uppertail-coverts shining blue, edged with white. Centre of
throat, stripe behind the eye, and one from maxilla running
under the ear-coverts, buff. Rest of underside slaty-gray,
passing to buff on the abdomen. Lateral rectrices with tips
margined with white, as are also the long tips of central
feathers. Size and rest of plumage like the male.
I have collected both sexes of this species in Costa Rica,
in 1877. I have also some specimens collected by Arce, in
Veragua, by Buckley, in Ecuador, one specimen collected by
Whitely, at Huiro, Peru, and others from Colombia. To me
there is no doubt whatever that P. yaruqui, is identical with
this species, and I believe that P guyi will probably turn out
to belong also to the same species.
Genera of Humming Birds. 375
507. TOXATEUCHES GUYI, Less., Hist. Troch., 1831, t. xliv.,
p. 119.
Guyornis typus, Bon., Rev. and Mag., Zool., 1854, p. 249.
Guy's Herynit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 26.
Le Pliaethornis de Guy, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1873,
t. i., p. 58.
Habitat. — Trinidad.
Male and Female. — Exactly the same as the preceding
species, from which it differs only by the green of the upper-
tail-coverts, and base of rectrices.
Genus CLII. Phaethornis, Swainson, Zool., Journ., 1827,
P- 357-
Phrethornis, Boi6, Isis, 1831, p. 548.
Phaethornis, Less., Ind. Gen. and Syn., 1832, p. 14.
Ptyonornis, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, P- i4-
Type : T. superciliosus, Linne.
Bill curved, much longer than the head, slender and ter-
minating with a sharp point. Wings long and pointed. Tail
cuneate or rounded. Median pair of rectrices twice longer
than the longest lateral, and always tipped with white in both
sexes. Nostrils exposed. Feet small. Tarsi bare. Sexes
similar.
Habitat. — Mexico to Bolivia on the Pacific, and to South
Brazil on the Atlantic.
508. Phaethornis superciliosus, Linne, Syst. Nat., 1766,
t. 1., p. 189.
Brin blanc, Vieill., Ois. Dor., 1802, t. i., p. 37.
Trochiliis malaris, Norden., Erm. Reise. Alt., 1835, pi. 2.
Cayenne Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 17.
Le Phaethornis a bande sourcillere, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois.
Mou., 1873, t. i., p. 62.
Habitat. — Guiana.
Male. — Upperside dark shining greenish bronze, all the
feathers of the rump and uppertail-coverts bronze, then black
edged with rufous, the base of feathers pale gray. Tail
376 Genera of Humming Birds.
shining bronze at base, followed by bronzy-black, and tipped
with pale buff. Central rectrices, twice as long as the longest
of lateral, bronze at base, then black, the remaining part
beyond the lateral white, and rounded at tips. Chin dark
bronze, black in certain lights. Rest of underside brown
changing to pale buff on the abdomen. Undertail-coverts
pale bronze in the centre, and margined with pale buff. Stripe
over the eye, spot behind, and one from the maxilla running
under the eye pale buff. Ear coverts brownish-black. Wings
purplish-brown. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh-colour,
probably red in life, with black tip.
Total length, 6|in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 3|. Culmen, if.
Female. — Similar to the male but slightly paler and smaller.
All the specimens of this species that I have seen were
from Guiana. It is the largest species of the genus.
509. Phaethornis EURYNOME, Lesson, Troch, 1831, t. xxxi.,
p. 91.
Phaethornis melanotis, Reich., Troch. Enum., 1855. p. 12.
Euryno7ne Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 16.
Le Phaethornis d' Eurynome, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1873, t. i., p. 81.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Head blackish-brown, each feather margined with
rufous. Upperside, including uppertail-coverts, shining bronze-
green, then black, edged with pale rufous, and giving to that
part a scaly appearance. Tail bronze at base, then black
with white tips. Centre of throat black, margined with
rufous. A buff line behind the eye and under the cheeks
and ear coverts black. Breast grayish-brown, rest of under-
side pale buff. Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla black. Man-
dible flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 6in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2\. Culmen, i^.
Female. — Upperside like the male, but greener on back and
wing-coverts. Chin rufous with black or brown in. the centre
of feather. Slightly smaller than the male.
Dedicated by Lesson to Eurynome, mother of the three
Graces.
Genera of Humming Birds. 377
510. Phaethornis longirostris, Less, and Delatt., Echo
du Monde, Savant, 1843, P- 1070.
Trochiius cephalus, Bourc. and Muls., Rev. Zool., 1848,
p. 269.
Ptyonornis cephala, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 14.
Phaethornis cassini, Lawr., Ann., N.Y. Lye, Nat. Hist.,
vol. viii., p. 347.
Mexican Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., v. i., p. 19.
Le Phaethornis cephale, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1873,
t. i., p. 65.
Habitat. — Mexico, Guatemala and Costa Rica.
Male. — Head brownish-black. Upperside golden-green,
passing to golden-rufous on rump and uppertail-coverts, each
feather margined with brownish-black, the rufous of the under-
tail-coverts very apparent. Tail bronze at base, then black
tipped with pale buff. Median rectrices bronze at base, then
brownish-black, with tips pure white for nearly their entire
length beyond the laterals. Wings purplish-brown. Gular
stripe buff, passing to grayish-white on breast. Stripe over
the eve and one from the maxilla SToinor under the eve and
ear-coverts pale buff. Ear-coverts black. Rest of underside
pale buffy-brown, paler on breast and pale buff on vent and
flanks. Near the gular stripe of chin the pale buff feathers
are washed with black. Undertail-coverts pale bufY. Maxilla
black. Mandible flesh colour, with black tip.
Total length, 6in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2^. Culmen, i^.
Female. — Underside lighter in colour than the male, and
slightly smaller.
This species was probably discovered in Guatemala, by
Delattre. I am surprised that Elliot, in his Synopsis of the
Humming Birds, says that it is hardly separable from P.
superciliosus. They are quite distinct and impossible to
confuse.
511. Phaethornis panamensis, Boucard, Hum. Bird, 1892,
p. 83.
Panama's Hermit.
Le Phaethornis de Panama.
Habitat. — Panama' and Veragua.
378 Genera of Humming Birds.
Male. — Very closely allied to the preceding species, from
which it is only to be distinguished by the darker colour of
the underside, the gular stripe and the tips of rectrices, which
are deep buff.
I discovered this species in Panama, in January, 1877. I
have also some specimens collected at Agua Dulce, Veragua.
512. Phaethornis CONSOBRINUS, Bourcier, M.S., Reich.,
Aufz. der Colib., 1853.
Phaethornis moorei, Lawr., Ann. Lye. Nat. Hist., N.Y.,
vol. iv., p. 259.
Columbian Hermit.
le Phaethornis de Colombie.
Habitat. — Colombia, Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green, darker on the head, the
undertail-coverts margined with rufous. Tail bronze at base,
then brownish-black with white tips. Gular strike, one from
the maxilla going under the ear-coverts and line behind the
eye pale rufous. Ear-coverts brownish-black. Underside
grayish-brown with bronzy tinge passing to pale rufous on
the abdomen. Undertail-coverts grayish-white. Maxilla
black. Mandible flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, Sfin. Wing, 2\. Tail, 3. Culmen, \\\.
Female. — Like the male but slightly smaller.
513. Phaethornis guianensis, Boucard, H. Bird, i89i,vol. i.,
p. 17.
Guiana Hermit.
Le Phaethornis de la Guyane.
Habitat. — Guiana and Trinidad.
Male. — Upper surface golden with purple reflections. These
purple reflections exist only in the type of the species, others
which I have received since are golden, then bordered with
black, and with rufous edges. Wings purple. Tail bronze at
base, then purplish-black, edged with white ; the lateral
rectrices are very pointed. Median rectrices bronze at base,
then black, passing to brown and tipped with white or pale
rufous. Gular strike, one from the maxilla going under the
ear-coverts, line behind the eye, breast and abdomen pale buff,
Genera of Humming Birds. 379
darker on sides of the gular strike. Undertail - coverts
whitish-gray. Maxilla black. Mandible coral colour, with
black tip.
Total length, 6iin. Wing, 2\. Tail, 3. Culmen, i^.
Female.— Colour &d like the male, but paler.
Types in Boucard's Museum.
I have some specimens of this species from Trinidad^
Demerara, Bartica Grove, Meriame Mountains, and Quoya,
collected by Mr. H. Whitely and others.
By the colour of the underside, which approaches that of
P. syrmatophorus, this species is easily recognisable.
514. Phaethornis BOLIVIANA, Gould, Int. Troch., p. 42.
Bolivian Hermit.
Le Phaethornis de la Bolivie.
Habitat. — Bolivia.
Male. — This species is closely allied to the preceding one
in the colouration of the upperside and underside ; but can
be easily distinguished by the following characters : — Median
rectrices bronzed at base, then brown with white tips. Lateral
and outermost rectrices bronze at base, then brownish-black,
margined and tipped with rufous. Undertail-coverts rufous.
1 have only one specimen of this rare species. It was col-
lected, in Bolivia, by Buckley.
515. Phaethornis syrmatophorus, Gould, Contr. Ornith..
1851, p. 139.
Phaethornis colnmbianiis, Boucard, H. Bird, i8gi, vol. i.^
p. 17.
Train-bearing Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 20.
Le Phaethornis syrmatophore, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,.
1873, t. i., p. 68.
Habitat. — Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.
Male. — Head brownish-black. Upperside shining golden-
green, edged with buff, especially on the rump. Uppertail-coverts
deep buff. Median rectrices greenish-bronze at base, passing
to brownish-black, with the elongated tips white. Gular stripe
white, margined with blackish-brown. Stripe over the eye,.
E2
380 Genera of Humining Birds.
and one from the maxilla going under the cheeks and ear-
coverts, buff. Auriculars black. Underside buff, with the
central lower part of abdomen and vent white. Lateral
rectrices greenish-bronze at base, passing to bluish-black and
largely tipped with deep buff. Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla
black. Mandible orange red, with black tip.
Total length, 6in. Wing, 2\. Tail, 2^. Culmen, i
ii
1 G-
This rare species was discovered near Quito, by Professor
Jameson.
After a careful comparison between the specimen, which I
described in the Humming Bird under the name of P. colutn-
bianus, I have come to the conclusion that my typical speci-
men is probably a young male of P. syrmatophorus.
516. Phaethornis BERLEPSCHI, Ernst, and Hart., Novit.
Zool., vol. i., 1894, p. 14.
Berlepsch's Hermit.
le Phaethornis de Berlepsch.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Slightly smaller than P. synnatopJiorus, the middle of the
abdomen not distinctly white, the rump like the back and the
uppertail-coverts of a rich ochraceous-buff, the feathers of the
upper parts are much more distinctly margined with buff than
is the case in P. syrmatopJioriis.
Length of Wing 2-2 to 2-4 in. Tail 27 to 2-8. Culmen 1-5
to 1-6.
Type in Museum Rotschild.
Although I have not seen the bird, it seems to me that it
is a very doubtful species.
517. Phaethornis anthophilus, Bourc, Rev. Zool., 1843,
p. 71.
Pallid Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 24.
Le Phaethornis antophile, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1873, t. i., p. 83.
Habitat. — Colom.bia and Venezuela.
Male. — Upperside shining green in some specimens,
golden-green in others, darker on the head. Uppertail-coverts
bronzy-green, margined with buff. Tail pale shining green at
Genera of Humming Birds. 381
base, passing to dark brown near the tip which is white. In
the outermost rectrices there is a subterminal black bar near
the tip. Chin white spotted with black, rest of underside
grayish-white tinged with very pale buff on sides of breast,
flanks and on the abdomen. Stripe over and behind the eye
buffy-white. Auriculars black. Wings purplish-brown.
Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 5|in. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2^. Culmen, i^.
In some of my specimens, the chin is of the same colour
as the rest of the underside, without any black spots. Perhaps
they are females ?
518. Phaethornis hispidus, Gould, P.Z.S., 1846, p. 90.
Trocliilus oseryi, Bourc. and Muls., Ann. Soc. Agri., Lyon,
1852, vol. iv., p. 139.
Ptyonornis hispida, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 14.
Ametrornis oseryi, Reich., Aufz. der Colib., 1853, p. 14.
Orthornis oseryi, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 249.
Phaethornis villosus, Lawr., Ann. N.Y. Lye, Nat. Hist.,
vol. vi., p. 259.
Hairy Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 22.
D'Osery's Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 23.
le Phaethornis hispide, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1873,
t. i., p. 71.
Habitat. — Colombia to Bolivia.
Male. — Upperside shining dark green. Uppertail-coverts
bronzy-green with a black or gray bar and margined with
white or pale rufous. Tail silvery green at base, passing to
bronzy-brown and tipped with white. Above and behind the
eye a line of white. Underside brownish-gray passing to white
on abdomen and flanks. In the centre of throat a white line
nearly reaching the abdomen. Undertail-coverts white with
the centre brownish-green. Wings purple-brown. Maxilla
black. Mandible flesh-colour with black tip.
Total length, 5iin. Wing, 2f. Tail, 2\. Culmen, if.
Female. — Coloured like the male but the underside paler
gray with a yellowish tinge on sides of neck and breast.
I have one fine specimen from Peru, which has the upper-
parts bronzy-green, the bill more curved, smaller, and thinner
382 Genera of Humming Birds.
and the wings shorter. That is the bird named P. oseryi by
Bourcier and Mulsant. This species was first collected by
d'Orbigny, but remained undescribed until 1852. Gould
described the species in 1841, from specimens collected by
Bridges, in Peru and Colombia.
GenusCLIII. Ametrornis, Reich. ,Aufz.derCol., 1853, p. 14.
Ametrornis, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874, t. i., p. 85.
Type : T. boiircieri, Lesson.
Bill straight, acutely pointed, much longer than the head.
Wings long and pointed, reaching the tips of lateral rectrices.
Median rectrices wide at base, with elongated narrow tips,
wider and rounded at the end. Lateral rectrices wide,
gradually longer from the outermost to the last, and pointed
at tips. Nostrils exposed. Feet small. Sexes similar.
Habitat. — Guiana, Peru and Bolivia.
519. Ametrornis bourcieri. Less. Troch., 1832, p. 62.
Ametrornis abnormis, Reich., Journ. fur Ornith., 1853^
p. 14.
Ortliornis bourcieri, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 249.
Pliaethornis whitelyi, Boucard, H. Bird, 1891, vol. i., p. 18,
Bonrcier s Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 25.
Le Phaethornis de Bourcier, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.^.
1874, vol. i., p. 86.
Habitat. — Peru, Guiana.
Male. — Upperside bronze-green, the feathers on the rump and
uppertail-coverts with a sub-terminal blackish bar, and edged
with rufous. Tail bronze-green at base, passing to black
upwards and tinged with bufT. The elongated tips of median
rectrices white. Throat pure white. Rest of underside grayish
buff. Wings purplish. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour,,
with black tip. Bill straight.
Total length, 5fin. Wing, 2f. Tail, 2f. Culmen, if.
Female. — Slightly paler underside.
Having acquired some more specimens from British Guiana
since I described P. whitelyi in the Humming Bird, I have
Genera of Humming Birds. 383
come to the conclusion that it is only a darker variety of
P. bourcieri. It is also the opinion of Count Berlepsch.
This rare species was dedicated by Lesson to the late Jules
Bourcier, a celebrated collector of Humming Birds in Ecuador,
where he resided many years as French Consul, and a well
known author on Trochilidae.
^520. AmetrORNIS PHILIPPI, Bourcier, Ann. Soc. Agr. Lyon.,
1847, P- 623.
Trochilus filippi, Bourc, Rev. Zool., 1847, p. 401.
Orthornis cie filippii, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 249.
Ametrornis de filippi, Reich., Aufz. der Col., 1853, p. 14.
De Philippics Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 21.
Le Phaethornis de Filippi, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, t. i., p. 88.
Habitat. — Bolivia.
Head and back bronzy-green. Uppertail-coverts shining
green with a subterminal dark brown bar and largely tipped
with dark rufous, this last colour giving the predominent hue
to this part. Wings purplish-brown. Entire under parts rich
dark buff. The median rectrices have the base bronzy-green,
graduating into brownish-black with their elongated tips
white. Lateral and outermost ones shining bronze-green at
base followed with a broad black bar, and tipped with rufous.
Bill straight. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh-colour tip
brown.
Total length, 5|in. Wing, 2|. Tail, 2|. Culmen, \\.
" Elliot's Syn. of the H. Birds, page 12."
I believe it is still unique in Elliot's Museum, now in the
American Museum of Natural History of New York.
Genus CLIV. Milornis, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1873, t. i., p. 77.
Type : T. squalidus, Temminck.
Bill longer than the head, slightly curved, and acutely
pointed. Wings long and narrow, reaching nearly the tips
of the fourth lateral rectrice. Outermost rectrice shortest,
laterals gradually longer. Medians pointed with elongated
384 Genera of Humming Birds.
tip nearly twice the length ol the longest lateral. Feet small.
Sexes similar.
Habitat. — Brasilia and Guiana.
521. MiLORXiS SQUALIDUS, Temm., PI. Col., 1823. 120 fig. I.
Phaethornis leucophrys, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 104.
Phaethornis brasiliensis, Gray, Gen. Birds, 1844-49, vol. i-r
p. 104.
Trochiliis leucophrys, Licht., Nordm., Reis. Att., p. 2.
Phaethornis intermedins, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 30.
Ptyonornis intermedia, Reich., Aufz. der Col., p. 14.
Middle-sized Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch. vol. i., p. 30.
Le Phaethornis squalide, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1873, t. i., p. 78.
Le Milornis sqnalide.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Upperside bronze with the base of feathers brown,
slightly darker on head. Median rectrices shining bronze-
green passing into brownish-black close to the elongated tip,
.which is white. Lateral and outermost ones bronze-green at
base, passing to brownish-black and tipped with buff. The
lateral rectrice next to the median has generally a white tip.
Underside dark grey-buff, darker on breast and flanks.
Throat striated with brownish-black. Line over and behind
the eye, and another under the ear-coverts buff. Auriculars
black. Wings purple. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh-colour
with black tip.
Total length, 4iin. Wing, \\. Tail, 2|. Culmen, |.
Female. — Like the male with the uppertail-coverts bronzy-
green, and broadly margined with rufous. Underside buff,
slightlv lighter than in the male.
This species was discovered in Brazil, by Natterer.
522. Milornis rupununii, Boucard.
Phaethornis rupurumii, Boucard, H. Bird, vol. ii., p. i.
Rupunmii' s Hermit.
le UHlornis de Riipunini.
Habitat. — Rupunini River (British Guiana.)
Genera of Humming Birds. 385
Male. — Upperside pale golden-green, brownish on head.
Uppertail-coverts golden-green, with rufous edges. Throat
black. Lines under and above the eyes, pale rufous. Ear
coverts black. Breast, abdomen, and flanks rufous-gray.
Undertail- coverts white. Median rectrices bronze -green,
paler near the tips, which are white, the next one of the same
colour with the edges near the tip, and the tip white. Rest
of lateral and outermost ones bronze at base, then purplish-
black with white tips. Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh colour for two-thirds of its length, the rest
black.
Total length, 4|in. Wing, i|. Tail, 2. Culmen, i.
Type in my collection.
This pretty species was discovered by Mr. H. Whitely on
the river Rupununi, not Rupurumi, as formerly stated ; hence
the change of orthography in the name of this species.
^523. MiLORNiS NATTERERI, Berlepsch, Ibis, 1887, p. 290.
Phaethornis nattereri, Berlepsch, Ibis, 1887, P- ^Q^-
Phaethornis longuemareus, Pelz., Orn. Bras., p. 27.
Natterer's Hermit.
le Milornis de Natterer.
Habitat. — Matogrosso, Brazil.
Ph. longuemarei 2i^u\s, difTert rectricibus omnibus imprimis
externis multo angustioribus intermediis inter apicem album
et basin pallidius bronzinum griseo-brunneis (nee nigre-
scentibus) submediis ante apicem album laete rufis, externis
apice et extus latissime rufis, corpore subtus pallidiore,
nigredine gulae vel nulla vel inconspicua ; tectricibus sub-
caudalibus fulvis, nee albis, supracaudalibus fere unicoloribus
badlo rufis.
Long tot. circ, 100, al., 48-45!, rect. intermed., 47-44, sub-
med., 34^-34, extern., 20^-i8|, rostr., 24I-22I m.m.
This species was discovered by Natterer, and confused with
P. longuemarei. The most important point of distinction
seems to consist in the form of the tail feathers, which in
Ph. nattereri are rather harrow, while they are usually broad
in P. longuemarei. The colouration of the tail is also
different, the two middle feathers being pale brownish-gray
386 Genera of H umfning Birds.
in their middle portion, not blackish as in P. longueniarei
and presenting a paler bronze tint to their bases. The next
following pair of rectrices possess a great amount of rufous
on the outer webs, and a slight suffusion on the inner web,
before the white tips. In P. lo ngice jna r ei i\\ere is none or but
little rufous tint on the submedian tail feathers.
The outer tail feathers in P. nattereri, possess very long
rufous tips ; in P. longuemarei, there is a narrow white or
rufous border to the tip.. The middle portion of these
rectrices in P. nattereri, is only slightly tinged with viol-
aceous on the inner web, while they are altogether blacker for
a long distance on both webs in P. lojigiiemarei. Besides,
the underparts of the body are of a paler fulvous, the jugulum
only being slightly suffused with rufous. The throat does not
show the large black spots so conspicuous in P. longuemarei.
In P. nattereri, they are either completely wanting or
invisible except at the extreme bases when the feathers are
raised. The top of the head is a paler sandy rufous-brown
The uppertail-coverts are nearly uniform dark rufous with no
trace of the green spots to be seen there in the other species.
The black tip of the mandible is reduced to a minimum, being
much shorter than in P. longuemarei. P. apheles Heine
comes very close, this species differing only by the pure black
and broad sub-apical band to the outer tail feathers and in its
shorter wings.
^524. MiLORNiS APHELES, Cab. and Heine, Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 8.
Phaethornis apheles, Cab. and Heine, Mus. Hein , i860,
t. iii., p. 8.
Habitat. — Brasilia ?
Adult. — Very similar to M. nattereri, from which it differs
only by the pure black and broad sub-apical band to the outer
tail feathers, and its shorter wings.
Very doubtful species.
525. MiLORNIS LONGUEMAREI, Less. Troch., 1831, p. 15,
Phaethornis longueynareus, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 104.
Phaethornis intermedins, Bon.,Consp. Gen. Av., 1850, p-67.
Pygmornis longuemareus. Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein, i860,
t. iii., p. 7.
Genera of Humming Birds. 387
Longuemare^ s Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 31.
Le Phaethornis de Longuemare, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, vol. i., p. 100.
Le Milornis de Longuemare.
Habitat. — Guiana and Trinidad.
Male. — Head dark-brown. Upperside bronzy-brown, mar-
gined with buff on lower part of uppertail-coverts. Median
rectrices bronze, passing into brown near the tips, which are
white. Lateral and outermost ones, bronzy at base, passing
into blackish-brown, slightly margined at tip with buffy-white.
Superciliary stripe, and one from the base of maxilla buff.
Lores and ear-coverts black. Chin and upper part of throat
black. Underside buff, lighter on the abodmen, and flanks.
Undertail-coverts buff in some specimens, nearly white in
others. Wings purple. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh-colour
for two-thirds of its length, rest black.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, i|^. Tail, if. Culmen, J-|.
Female. — Differs from the male in not having scarcely
any black on the chin and on the upper part of breasL
Median rectrices longer than in the male, and broadly tipped
with white.
Dedicated to Mr. Longuemare, by Lesson.
''^526. Milornis chapadensis, Allen, Bull, Amer., Mus., Nat.
Hist., 1893, p. 122.
Pygmornis chapadensis, Allen, Bull, Amer., Mus., Nat.
Hist., 1893, p. 122.
Chapada Hertnit.
Le Milornis de Chapada.
Similar to P. longuemareus, but much paler in all parts.
The bronzy-green of the back is much paler; the rump and
uppertail-coverts are rusty-buff instead of rufous ; the middle
tail feathers are more attenuated, their basal portion lighter
bronze-green and less dusky and the light apical portion
longer and whiter ; the lower parts are strong buff rather than
rufous ; the chin is only slightly dusky instead of blackish ;
the lowertail -coverts are buff instead of white, and the outer
vanes of the outer tail feathers are strong rusty-buff, which
colour also occupies the apical portions of the inner vanes.
388 Genera of Hunwiing Birds.
Bill dusky, the lower mandible whitish for the greater part of
its length.
Wing, i-2oin. Tail, 1.75. Bill, i-io.
Type, and only specimen, male adult, collected at Chapada,
Matto Grosso, Brazil, by Mr. H. H. Smith.
■5^527. MiLORNiS IDALIAE, Bourc. and Muls., Ann. Soc. Linn.
Lyon., 1856, vol. iii., p. 187.
Phaethor?iis obscura, Gould, P.Z.S., 1857, p. 14.
Pygniornis obscura, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 7.
Phaethornis viridicaudata, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i.,
P- 33-
Pygmor?iis aspasiae, Gould, Int. Troch., 1S61, p. 47.
Obscure Herinit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 38.
Le Py^mornis d' Idalie, Muls. Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
t. i., p. 91.
Le Milornis d' Idalie.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Head dark brown above ; upper surface shining green.
Wings purple Buff stripe behind the eye ; ear-coverts black.
Buffy-white stripe along the side of the throat. This last is
black becoming chestnut on the breast, dark gray on the
abdomen, and white on the vent. Undertail-coverts grayish-
white. Tail dark bronze tipped with white. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh-colour, tip brownish-black.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, if. Tail, i\. Culmen, f.
Female. — Throat and underparts buff, palest on abdomen.
Tail bronze-green passing into blackish-brown with white tips.
" Elliot's Synopsis of H. Birds, page 19."
According to Mulsant, this species was discovered by Mr.
Chabrillac.
Genus CLV. Eremita, Reich., Aufz.der Col., 1S53, p. 14.
Pygmornis, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854, p. 250.
MOMUS, Muls. and Verr., Class. Troch., 1865, p. 18.
Pygornis, Muls. and Verr., Class. Troch., 1865, p. 17.
Genera of Humming Birds. 389
Type : T. pyg^nacus, Spix.
Bill much longer than the head, slender, slightly curved,
and accutely pointed ; mandible flesh colour or red at base
for half its length, remainder black. Wings short, reaching
the end of second lateral rectrice. Outermost one the
shortest, the others gradually lengthening, median rectrice
not much longer than the last lateral. Nostrils exposed.
Sexes similar.
Habitat. — Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela,
Guiana, Brazil, Eucador, and Peru.
528. Eremita pygmaea, Spix., Av. Bras., 1824, p. 78.
Phaethornis rufigaster, Less., Colibris. 1831, p. 43.
Trochiliis davidianus , Less., Troch., 1832, p. 50.
Trochilus brasiliensis, d'Orb and Lafr., Syn. Av., 1828,
t. ii., p. 32.
Phaethornis davidianus, Gray, Gen. Birds, 1848, vol. i.,
P
108.
Phaethornis eremita, Bon., Consp., Gen. Av., 1850, vol. i.,
p. 68.
Pygynornis davidianus , Bon., Rev., and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 250.
Pygmornis rufiventris, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 250.
Pygmy Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 41.
Le Pygmornis pygmee, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou., 1874,
vol. i., p. 106.
I'Hermite pygmee.
Habitat. — Brazil, Guiana ?
Male. — Upperside bronzy-brown, darker on head. Lower
parts of rump and uppertail-coverts deep bnff. Tail bronzy-
brown tipped with buf^. Chin white. Ear-coverts black. A
buff stripe over and behind the eye. Rest of underside deep
buff. In the middle of the lower part of breast a line,
or a black spot. Wings purplish-brown. Maxilla black.
Mandible flesh colour for half its length, rest black.
Total length, 3iin. Wing, \\. Tail, if. Culmen, \.
Female. — Slightly paler in colouration.
390 Genera of Humfning Bij'ds.
529. Eremita NIGROCINCTA Lawr., Ann. Lye. Nat. Hist.,
N.Y., 1858, vol. vi., p. 260.
Pygmornis nigrocincta, Cab. and Hein., Mus., Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 7.
Belted Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 39.
r Her mite a ceinture noire.
Habitat. — Pebas, Upper Amazons.
Probably the same as Eremita pygmaea. According to
modern authors, Elliot, Salvin, Mulsant and others, the only
difference is in the colour of the mandible which is flesh
colour for nearly all its length with the tip black.
530. Eremita episcopus, Gould, P.Z.S., 1857, p. 14.
Pygmornis episcopus, Gould, Int. Troch., p. 48.
Bishop's Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 40.
r Hermite eveque.
Habitat. — Guiana.
Precisely like E. pygmaea, but the bill is slightly longer, and
the tail feathers are reddish-bronze with brown edges and tips.
531. Eremita whitelyi, n. sp.
Whitely's Hermit.
r Hermite de Whitely.
Habitat. — British Guiana.
Female. — Head brownish-black, margined with rufous.
Upperside bronzy-green. Lower part of rump and uppertail-
coverts deep buff. Median rectrices shining reddish-bronze
at base, passing to purplish-black, then bufT with pale yellowish
white tips. Lateral and outermost ones reddish-bronze at
base, passing to reddish-purple with broad buff tips. Line in
the centre of chin and ear-coverts black. Spot over and
behind the eye pale buff. Throat pale buff. Rest of under-
side buff, deeper on breast. Wings purple. Maxilla and
apical half of mandible black, the rest flesh colour.
Total length, 3|in. Wing, i^. Tail, if. Culmen, i|-.
Type in my collection.
This new species was discovered by the late Mr. H. Whitely
Genera of Humming Birds. 391
in Canela Mountains, British Guiana, and I dedicate it to his
memory.
532. Eremita griseigularis, Gould, P.Z.S., 1851, p. 115.
Pygmornis griseicrularis, Bon., Rev. and Mag. Zool., 1854,
p. 250.
Trochilus aspasiae, Bourc. and Muls., Ann. Soc. Lynn.,
Lyon, vol. iii., p. 188.
Phaethornis zomira, Gould, P.Z.S., i860, p. 305.
Gray Throated Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 36.
Le Pygmornis a gorge grise, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, vol. i., p. 96.
VHermite a gorge grise.
Habitat. — Colombia.
Male. — The only differences between this species and E.
pygmaea are : the grayish colour of the chin, and the colour of
the median and lateral rectrices which are bronze at base,
passingtobrownish-black; themediansaretipped with white, the
lateral and outermost ones with rufous. What Gould des-
cribed as a black crescent across the breast must have been a
place without feathers, showing the black base of the feathers.
Many specimens from Bogota, in consequence of their bad
skinning, show that black crescent.
533. Eremita striigularis, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 37.
Pygmornis amaura, Bourcier, Rev. Zool., 1856, p. 522.
Phaethornis atri?7tentalis, Lawr., Ann. Lye. Nat. Hist.,
N.Y., vol. vi., p. 260.
Stripe-throated Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 37.
Le Pygmornis a gorge striee, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, vol. i., p. 97.
r Hennite a p'oro-e striee.
Habitat. — Colombia and Ecuador.
Male. — Upperside bronze, darker on head. Rump and
uppertail-coverts rufous. Median rectrices shining greenish-
bronze passing to gray near the tips which are white. Lateral
and outermost ones greenish-bronze slightly margined with
white on tips, the two outermost ones with tips slightly
margined with pale buff. Above and behind the eye and a line
392 Genera of Hujnming Birds.
from maxilla passing under the ear-coverts pale buff. Ear-
coverts black. Throat and breast gray, striated with brownish-
black on chin and throat. Abdomen and flanks deep buff.
Undertail-coverts pale buff, nearly white in some specimens.
Wings purple. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh-colour at base,
rest black.
Total length, 3fin. Wing, i^. Tail, i|. Culmen, \.
i^??;?«/(?.-7— Underside paler gray on breast, and paler buff on
abdomen and flanks.
"^534. Eeremita riojae, Berlepsch, Ibis., 1889, p. 182.
Peruvian Hermit.
r Her^nite peruvien.
Habitat. — Rioja, Peru, septentr.
Male. — P. striigulari affinis, sed major ; differt etiam
corpore subtus rufescentiore, et gula superiore nigrescentiore ;
rectricum externarum apicibus subtilissime albo marginatis
(nee late fulvo apicatis), tectricibus subcandalibus pure albis
nee fulvescentibus ; macula pectorali fere ut in P pygmaeo e
plumis latis nigro-viridibus (in P. striigulari omnino ab-
sentibus.)
Long, tota, iio; al, 44^; rectr intermed, 41^, submed,
36^, extern, 22^, rost culm, 23I mm.
Type of species, Museum Berlepsch.
Discovered in May, 1887, by Mr. Gustav Garlepp. This is
evidently a new species of Phaethornis, nearly allied to, but
easily distinguishable from P. striigularis by its larger size,
blacker throat, deeper fulvous abdomen, pure white (not
fulvous) undertail-coverts, and narrow white borders instead
of broad fulvous tips to the outer tail-feathers. The feathers
in the middle of the breast are broad and greenish black, they
form a tuft somewhat as in the male of P. pygmaeus and its
allies, while such a tuft is altogether wanting in P. striigularis.
535. Eremita ADOLPHI, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 35.
Pygmornis adolphi, Cab. and Hein., Mus. Hein., i860,
t. iii., p. 7.
Adolphe' s Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 35.
Le Pygmornis d'Adolphe, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1874, vol. i., p. 102.
Genera of Humming Birds. 393
Habitat. — Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green, darker on head, and with
a rufous tinge all over. Uppertail-coverts bronze, broadly
edged with rufous. Tail bronze, medians tipped with white,
lateral and outermost ones narrowly tipped with buff. Line
over and behind the eye, and one from maxilla passing under
the eye pale buff. Auriculars black. Throat and breast
grayish-buff, paler in the middle of breast, dark buf¥ on
abdomen and flanks. Undertail-coverts bufT. Wings purplish-
brown. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh-colour from base to
half its length, rest black.
Total length, 3-Jvin. Wing, \\. Tail, if. Culmen, f.
Female. — Slightly paler in colouration.
This species was discovered at Tospam, near Cordoba, by
myself and Salle during our joint voyage in Mexico, and was
dedicated to me by Gould.
It is this species which is abundant in the forests near
Tospam and elsewhere, and which perch on the low branches
of bushes near the srround. In the breadino- season the male
is perched near the nest of its mate and sings to her during
the best part of the day.
Genus CLVI. Anisoterus, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1873, t. i., p. 72.
Type : T. pretrei, Less, and Delattre, Rev. ZooL, 1839, p. 20.
Bill much longer than the head, slightly curved, broad at
base and rather stout, terminating in a sharp point. Wings
moderately long reaching between the second and third lateral
rectrices. Outermost rectrice very short, the next slightly
longer, the third longer, the fourth six-eighths of an inch
longer with elongated round tips, the medians also six-eighths
of an inch longer than the fourth. The length of the third,
fourth and median rectrices distinguishes this genus from the
preceding ones. Nostrils exposed.
Habitat. — Brazil, Venezuela and Columbia.
536. Anisoterus gounellii, Boucard, H. Bird, 1891, vol. i.,
p. 17.
Phaetornis gonnellei, Boucard, H. Bird, 1891, vol. i., p. 17.
GoiLuelle's Hermit.
394 Genera of Humming Birds.
r Hermite de Gonnelle.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Head dark bronzy-green encircled by a rufous bar.
Upperside bronze-green with the base of feathers buffy-gray.
Uppertail-coverts bronzy-green margined with buff. Median
rectrices bronze-oreen for nearly the whole of their lenorth,
with a narrow brownish-black subterminal bar and white tips,
lateral and outermost ones green at base with a broad sub-
terminal black bar and largely tipped with white. Line over
and behind the eye pale bufT, joining the rufous bar of neck.
Ear-coverts black. From the maxilla a pale buff line passing
into bufT under the ear-coverts. A blackish line in the centre
of throat. Rest of underside bufT passing to buffy-white on
flanks and abdomen. Undertail-coverts buff paler than that
of the breast. Wings purple. Maxilla black. Mandible
flesh-colour for a little over half its size, the rest black.
Total length, ^^V\\\. Wing, 2. Tail, 2. Culmen, i.
This species has nothing to do with P. naftereri, as
suggested by Mr. Salvin in the Catalogue of Birds of the
British Museum, vol. xvi. I sent the type to Count Berlepsch,
who had the type of P. nattereri at the time, and, after
comparison, he wrote saying that there was not the least
resemblance between the two species.
537. Anisoterus PRETRII, Less, and Delattre, Rev. Zool.,
1839, p. 20.
Trochilus siiperciliosus, Max. Beitr., vol. iv., p. 116.
Phaethornis pretrei, Gray, Gen. Birds, vol. i., p. 104.
Pretre's Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i, p. 28.
Le Phaethornis de P ret re, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. Mou.,
1873, t. i., p. 73.
Habitat. — Brazil.
Male. — Upperside bronzy-green. Uppertail coverts buff.
Median rectrices bronzy-green for two-thirds of their length,
remainder white. Lateral and outermost ones shining bronzy-
green at base, succeeded by a broad black bar and tipped
with pure white. Throat light buff in the centre. Entire
underside deep buff. Wings purple. Lines under and behind
the eye buff. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour (coral in
life) with black tip.
Genera' of Humming Birds. 395
Total length, 6in. Wing, 2|. Tail, 3|-. Culmen, i|-.
Female. — Upperside like the male. Underside paler buff,
showing more the central line of throat. Lines behind and
under the eye pale buff. Ear-coverts brownish-black. Both
sexes have a white tuft on each side of anal region.
This species was dedicated by Messrs. Lesson and Delaltre,
to Pretre, the artist, who did all the plates, for the TrochiL-
IDAE, of Lesson.
538. Anisoterus GARLEPPI, Boucard, Hum. Bird, vol. iii.,
Phaethornis garleppi, Boucard, Hum. Bird, vol. iii, p. g.
Garlepp' s Hermit.
r Her mite de Garlepp.
Habitat. — Bolivia.
Male. — This species is closely allied to the preceding one,
but is smaller. The colouration of the upperside is exactly
the same, excepting the uppertail-coverts, which are shining
bronze-green margined with buff. The entire underside is
not so deep buff as y4. pretrii, the undertail-coverts are pale
bronze margined with white, the lateral rectrices are much
wider, shorter, and nearly rounded, but the same characters
of the genus exist in this species as in the preceding ones.
Total length, 5fin. Wing, 2-|. Tail, 2|. Culmen, i|^.
It was discovered in 1890, at Bueyes (Bolivia), by Mr.
Gustav Garlepp.
Type in Boucard's Museum.
539. Anisoterus Augustii, Bourc, Ann, Sc. Phys., Lyon,
1847, vol. i., p. 623.
Phaethornis aicgusti. Bon, Consp. Gen. Av., vol. i., p, 68.
Salle's Hermit, Gould, Mon. Troch., vol. i., p. 29.
Le Phaethornis d'Augnste, Muls., Hist. Nat. Ois. ^lou.,
1873, t. i., p. 75.
I' Her mite d' August e.
Habitat: — Venezuela, Colombia and Guiana.
Male. — Upperside grayish-bronze, brown on head. Upper-
tail-coverts shining green in the centre of the feathers and
F2
396 Genera of Humming Birds.
broadly margined with fulvous, this being the predominant
colour of this part of the body in the specimens from Colombia
and Venezuela, but much less in those from Guiana. Line
above and behind the eye, and one beneath, pure white. Ear
coverts black. Median rectrices, bronzy at base, succeeded
by a brownish-black bar, and tipped for one-third of their
length with wliite. Lateral and outermost ones bronze at
base, then black tipped with white. Underside ashy-gray
with a central stripe on throat white, and brownish-black on
each side. Wings purplish. Maxilla black. Mandible, red
with black tip.
Total length, 6|in. Wing, 2|. Tail, 3^. Culmen, \\.
Female. — Slightly paler on underside, especially near the
gular stripe, which is of a slightly darker gray than the rest.
I have a fine series of this species from Caracas and Merida,
Venezuela, from British Guiana, and from Colombia. There
are small differences in the colouration according to localities,
but not enough, I think, to separate them. I believe that the
well-known Collector, Mr. Auguste Salle, was the first who
brought the species to Europe. If was dedicated to him, by
Mr. Bourcier.
"XHXKSX^
Genera of Huminmg Birds. 397
ADDENDA.
C INCE the publication of the GENERA OF HUMMING BiRDS,
•^ 1893-1895, the following species have been described.
Others are described or recognised as good. Here they are : —
Cephalolepedidae.
Anthocephala berlepschi, Salv., B.O.C. 3, p. 8. Ibis, 1894,
p. 120.
Berlepsch's Blossom Crown.
r Antocephale de Berlepsch.
Habitat. — Colombia.
/i.y?^r/V/)^/// similis, sed apicibus rectricum lateralium late
albis nee cervinis, abdomine et tectricibus subcaudalibus
grisescentibus nee rufescentibus distinguenda.
Type in Museum Berlepsch.
Metalluridae.
Metallura atrigularis, Salv., B.O.C. i, p. 49, also Ibis,
1893, p. 449.
Black Throated Metallura.
la Metallure a gorge noire.
Habitat. — Ecuador.
Male. — Similis M. primolinae, sed gula media intense
nigra, plumis ad basin castaneis et medialiter fascia transverse
angusta amethystina notatis. Aliter fere ut in sp, cit.
Female. — Gula inornata rectricibus lateralibus albido termi-
natis.
Long, alae 2.2 poll, candae 1.5, rostri a ricta 0.65.
The discoverer of this fine new species is Mr, O. T. Baron.
Types in British Museum
Metallura baroni, Salv., Ibis, 1893, p. 449.
Metallura baroni, Salv., B.O.C. i, p. 49.
398 Genera of Hmmning Birds.
Baron^ s Metallura.
la Met allure de Baron.
Habitat. — Hills, near Cuenca, Ecuador.
Male. — Supra saturate cupreo-viridis, capite. obscuriore,
subtus cum tectricibus subcaudalibus ejusdem coloris, gula
tota saturate amethystina micante ; canda saturate viridi
infra nitentiore.
Long, alae 2.2 poll, candae 1.4, rostri a ricta 0.65.
Female. — Mari similis, sed subtus plumis omnibus ad basin
cervinis, abdomine toto maculis discalibus obscure viridibus ;
gula maculis saturate amethystinis notata, rectricibus externis
vix sordide albo terminata.
The discoverer of this species is Mr. O. T. Baron.
Types in British Museum.
Chlorolampidae.
ChloROSTILBON PUMILUS, Gould, Ann. and I\Iag., N.H., 1872,
P- 195-
Small Emerald.
le Chlorostilbon phis petit.
Habitat. — Colombia, Ecuador.
Male. — Closely allied to C. angitstipennis, but smaller,
throat not so gfolden and with a bluish tino-e, bill shorter.
Total length, 3in. Wing, 1.7. Tail, 105. Bill, 0.65.
Female. — Upperside golden-green, passing to bluish-green
on rump and uppertail-coverts. Underside whitish-gray
washed with green on flanks. Rectrices steel-blue, tipped
with gray. Maxilla and mandible black. Same size as the
male.
I have only two specimens, male and female, of this rare
species, from which the above descriptions are taken. They
were collected at Medellin, Colombia, by Mr. Salmon.
Type of female in my collection.
Genera of Humming Birds. 399
Amaziliidae.
POLYERATA DECORA, Salv., Cat. of Birds, vol. xxi., p. 238.
Damophila amabilis, Salv., P.Z.S., 1870, p. 211.
Polyerata amabilis, Boucard, Gen. H.B., p. 142.
Veraguan Polyerata.
la Polyerate de Veragita.
Habitat. — Chiriqui, Veragua.
Male. — Very closely alike that of P. amabilis, but the bill
much longer and the glittering feather of the crown extended
to the nape.
After a careful study of my specimen, collected in Chiriqui
by Mr. Arce, I have come to the same conclusion as Mr.
Salvin, that it is a valid species.
Polyerata rosenbergi, n.sp.
Rosenberg's Polyerata.
la Polyerate de Rosenberg.
Habitat. — Rio Dagua, Colombia.
Male. — Upperparts dark bronze-green. Median rectrices
bronze-green, laterals bronze-green at base, then bluish-black,
outermost one bluish-black. Chin and throat metallic emerald-
green. Breast metallic blue with a purplish tinge. Abdomen
dark sooty gray with a bar of metallic green feathers, separa-
ting the blue of the breast from the gray of the abdomen.
Undertail-coverts pure white. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh
colour with black tip.
Total length, 3^^^. Wing, 2\. Tail, \\. Culmen, ^.
Female. (^) — Upperside coloured as the male ; but all the
rectrices, excepting the middle ones, are tipped with white.
Underside white, speckled with metallic green feathers on the
breast and abdomen. Undertail-coverts white. Maxilla and
mandible black. Same size as the male.
This fine new species, which cannot be confused with
P. ambilis or P. decora, having no metallic forehead, and
being much more brilliantly decorated on the underside than
any of the other two species, was discovered this year in
Colombia by Mr. H. W. Rosenberg, to whom I have the
pleasure of dedicating it.
400 Genera of Hmmnincr Birds.
Types in my Collection, to be forwarded shortly to the Paris
Museum, with all my other types of birds, and where they
can be seen by applying to Mr. Oustalet, Assistant Curator
of the Ornithological Department.
Hylocharis rostrata, Berlp. (litt.)
Hylocharis cyanea rostrata, Berlp. (litt.)
Garlepp's Sapphire.
r Hylochare de Garlepp.
Habitat. — Rioja, Peru.
Male. — This species is very closely allied to H. cyajiea,
but the bill is much larger. It was discovered in Peru by
Mr. Garlepp.
Hylocharis speciosa, Boucard, H.B., 1893, vol. ii., p. 8.
Agyrtria speciosa, Boucard, Hum. Bird, 1893, vol, ii., p. 8.
Specious Sapphire.
r Hylochare specieux.
Habitat. — Brasilia.
Male. — Upperparts dark bronzy-green, a very slight coppery
tinge on the uppertail-coverts, but none at all on the crown
which is of the same dark hue as the back. Throat and breast
glittering blue with greenish reflections on sides of neck and
breast. Flanks gray, washed with bluish-green. Middle of
the abdomen, vent, and undertail coverts pure white. Median
rectrices bronze ; lateral and outermost ones bluish-black with
gray tips. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour with black
tip.
Total length, 3^in. Wing, 2|. Tail, i|. Culmen, ||^.
It it possible that although there are great differences of
colouration between my unique specimen of H. lactea and
these, that it may turn out to be only the same species.
Uranomitra salvini, Brewst., Auk. x., 1893, p.p. 214, 215.
Cyanomyia salvini, Brewster, Auk. x., 1893, p.p. 214, 215.
Salvin's Humming Bird,
la Leucolie de Salvin.
Habitat. — Sonora, Mexico.
e
Genera of Humming Birds. 401
Male. — Top and sides of head, with sides of neck, glittering
blue ; remainder of upperparts rather dull, dark, but shining
green, somewhat obscured by drab on the rump and uppertail-
coverts. Shoulders and wing-coverts green, like the back,
but all the quills dark hair brown with a faint gloss of purplish.
Tail dark glossy green ; the outer pair of feathers broadly
tipped with drab. Underparts soiled white, the middle of the
throat tinged with clayey buff (a strain, probably), the feathers
along its sides with large, crescent shaped, subterminal spots
of blue. Sides of breast greenish-blue. Sides of body brilliant
green. Bill (in the dried specimen) dull reddish-brown or
brownish-orange, lightest at the base, deepening to horn
colour at the tip.
Wing, 2-07in. Tail, 1-27. Length of culmen from base,
1-02; from feathers, o-88. Width of bill at base, 0-13.
Similar to C. cyaneicollis, but smaller, with shorter wings,
shorter and squarertail, but longer and slender bill ; iridescent
colours on sides of neck bordering the throat, blue like the
crown instead of greenish ; very much more green on sides of
breast and body, the white of the underparts, especially of the
throat and jugulum, being confined to a narrow central space ;
upper mandible light reddish at the base instead of black
as in cyaneicollis.
Type, male adult (Nos. 24, 125, Collection of William
Brewster).
Leucippus viridicauda, Berlp., Ibis, 1883, p. 493.
LeiicippKS cJiionogaster, Sclat. and Salv., P.Z.S., 1876.
Green tailed Leucippus.
Le Leucippe de Berlepsch.
Habitat. — Huiro, Peru.
Male? — Suprea aureo-viridis, subtus sericeo albus, gulae et
colli lateribus maculis parvis, lateribus pectoris hypochon-
driisque aureo viridibus ; sub candalibus albis, m.inoribus macula
centrali viridi-aurea; rectricibus glauco viridibus unicoloribus.
"Berlepsch in Orn. Per.''
This rare species was discovered at Huiro, Peru, by
Mr. Whitely.
402 Genera of Huviuiing Birds.
AlTHURUS TAYLORI, Rotsch., Ibis, 1 894, p. 547-548.
Taylor's Black Capped Hunuiiuig Bird.
I' AitJmre de Taylor.
Male. — Exactly like A. polytmiis, but with a large ruby
coloured spot on the throat.
Habitat. — Jamaica.
Collector, Mr. C. B. Taylor.
Type in Rostchild's Museum.
It is quite extraordinary that among the many thousand
skins of Aitluirus sent from Jamaica to England in the last
years, I never saw a specimen like this. I think it may be
an accidental discolouring, as those mentioned in the GENERA
OF Humming Birds, page 320, for Petasophora corruscmis
and rubrigiilaris. — (EDITOR).
Phaethorniidae.
GlAUCIS COLUMBIANA, n.sp.
Colombian Hermit.
le Glaucis de la Colombie.
Habitat. — Rio Dagua, Colombia.
Male. — Forehead blackish, rest of underparts rich golden-
bronze. Central rectrices bronze-green, edged with black near
the tips, which are white; lateral and outermost ones reddish-
chestnut at base, then black with white tips. Underparts,
including the tail-coverts, rich cinnamon. Wings purplish-
brown. Maxilla black. Mandible flesh colour with black tip.
Total length, 4in. Wing, 2. Tail, if. Culmen, i\.
Female. — Exactly like the male, excepting the mandible,
which is all black.
Types in Boucard's Museum.
This new species, the smallest of all, was collected this year
by Mr. H. W. Rosenberg.
End.
Errata.
403
ERRATA.
In all places where it occurs read colour instead of color.
Page 2, line 7, read buff instead of puff.
n 3
.. 35.
,, median instead ot 7;
ledium.
.. 3
„ i4>
n )> ))
,,
n 5
. 17.
add ^/!^ heiore flanks.
>. 9
. 3.
read ardent instead of 0
'(fenf.
.. 9
, 16,
add 7C'i7/z before rufous.
n 17
, 23,
,, io i7 before filiform.
„ 19
, 30,
read rectrice instead of rectrix.
„ 27
. 15.
,, Paso instead of Pasos.
,. 39
„ 26,
,, The young instea.d of young.
„ 62
,, Oreonympha ,,
Oreonlympha.
„ 107
„ 23,
,, Hauxwdl „
Hanswell.
n 115
„ 15.
,, Chlorolampe ,,
Chloralampe.
,, 120
„ 6,
,, Emeraude ,,
Emerande.
,, 122
„ 14.
,, inexpectata ,,
inespectata.
n 143
,, 26,
,, fulvifrons ,,
fulrifrous.
„ 167
.. 7>
,, Leucochloris ,,
Lencochloris.
„ 194
„ 23,
add i/jg before y?rtn/js.
„ 207
„ 29,
read aurescens instead of laurescens.
„ 218
„ 16,
„ henrici ,,
henrica.
,, 223
n 12,
add Coste i?/c« after Veragua.
,, 224
,, 23,
read Parzudakia instead of Parzuduchia
,. 237
„ i7>
,, their length „
its length.
» 319
„ 22,
„ Praxilla ,,
P axilla.
„ 320
n 35.
,, corruscans ,,
corruscaus.
n 358
.. 33^
,, phainopeplus ,,
plainopeplus.
., 372
„ 9.
,, Sigismond „
Stgimond.
G2
404 Alphabetical Index.
ALPHABETICAL INDEX.
PAGE
abeillei .. .. • • 55
Abeillia, Bon. . . • • 55
ACESTRURA, Gould . . . . I5
addae, Bourc. . . . . 247
adelae, d'Orb and Lafr. . . 348
Adelisca, Cab. and Heine . . 78
Adelomyia, Bp. . . . . 78
adolphi, Gould . . . . 392
adorabilis, Salv. . . . . 34
aenea, Lawr. . . . . 365
aeneicauda, Gould . . . . 75
aeneicauda, Lavvr., Hypuropt'da 323
aenone, Less. . . . . 137
aequatorialis, Boucard,
Heliothrix 314
aequatorialis, Boucard . . 95
aequatorialis, Gould
(Clytolaema) 210
aequatorialis, Gould, Aiidrodon 367
Agaclyta, Cab. and Heine
Aglaeactis, Gould
aglaiae
Agyrtria, Reich.
AiTHURUS, Cab. and Heine
albicollis, Vieill.
albocoronata, Lawr.
albicrissa, Gould
albogularis, Boucard
albogularis, Gould, ScJiiatcs
Alcidius, Boucard
alexandri, Bour. and Muls.
alexandri, Boucard,
Xanthogc7i)
aliciae, Bourc. and Muls
alinae, Bourc.
alleni, Elliot
Alosia, Muls.
alticola. Gould
amabilis, Gould
Amalusia, Muls.
amaryllis . .
AMAZILHDAE, Boucard
Amazilia, Reich.
atnazili. Less.
Amazilis, Less.
amethysticoUis, d'Orb and La
amethy'stina, Gmel. . .
Ametroknis, Reich. . .
Anac roKiA, Reich.
anais, Less.
91
235
146
168
167
51
302
257
311
345
3
290
129
243
148
211
194
142
25
94
132
192
192
192
fr. 233
29
382
229
319
PAGE
Androdon, Gould • • . . 367
angelae, Less. .. .. 299
angustipennis, Fraz. . . 123
Anisoterus, Muls. .. .. 393
annae, Berl. & Stolz., Spatlmra 248
annae, Less. , . . . 5
Anthocephala, Cab. . . . . 50
anthophilus, Bourc... .. 380
Anthracothorax, Boie. . . 326
antoniae, Bourc. and Muls. . . 372
Aphantochroa, Gould .. 352
apheles. Cab. and Heine . . 386
apicalis, Gould . . . . 150
aquila, Bourc. . . . . 3b8
Archilochus, Reich. .. .. 2
ardens, Salv. . . . . g
Arenia, Muls. .. .. 136
Arinia, Muls. . . . . 136
arsinoe. Less. . . . . 204
AsPATA, Heine .. .. 282
assimilis, Elliot, Tlireptria .. 250
assimilis, Lawr. . . . . 124
assimilis, Elliot (Bourcieria) . . 278
atacamensis, Leyb. . . . . 23
atala, Less. . . . . 124
Atthis, Reich. . . . . 12
atrigularis Salv. . . . . 397
Augastes. Gould .. ..83
augusti, Bourc. . . . . 395
aurea, Meyer .. .. 254
aureliae, Bourc. and Muls. . . 250
aurescens, Gould . . . . 208
auriceps, Gould .. ..113
auriculatus, Licht. .. .. 313
Aurinia, Muls. .. ••31
auritus, Gmel. .. ..312
aurora, Gould . . . . 264
aurulentus, Vieill. .. .. 318
Avocettinus, Bp. .. 77-334
avocettula, Reich. . . . . 334
baroni, Ernst, and Hart .. 369
baroni, Mctalliira, Salv. . . 397
barrali, Muls. and Verr. .. 227
barroti, Bourc. .. .. 314
bartletti, Gould . . . . 145
Basilinna, Cab. and Heine . . 49
Basilinna, Boie. . . . . 177
Beli.ona, Muls. and Ver. .. 52
benjamini, Bourc. . . . . 81
berlepschi, E. and Hart,
Phacthornis 380
Alphabetical Index.
405
berlepschi, Simon .. ..18
berlepschi, Salv., Anthocephaln 397
beryllina, Licht. . . . . 204
bicolor, Gmel. .. .. 108
BoresoNEAUA, Reich. .. .. 211
bolivianus, Boucard, Alcidins 346
boliviana, Gould (Lamprop)gia) 281
boliviana, Boucard (Thalurania) 1&7
boliviana, Gould, Phacthoriiis 379
boliviana, Boucard .. ..61
boliviana, Boucard (Lesbia) . . 92
boliviana, Gould . . . . g8
bombus, Gould .. ..19
bonapartii, Bois. . . . . 268
boucardi, Muls. .. .. 136
bougueri, Bourc. . . . . 277
bourcieri, Less. . . . . 382
BouRciERiA, Bp. .. .. 277
branicki, Tacz. .. .. 288
brasiliensis, Boucard . . 144
brevirostris. Less. .. ..154
bryanthae. Lawr. . . . . 27
buckleyi, Boucard . . . . 140
buckle\i, Gould, Pinoralatma 315
buffoni. Less. .. .. 322
burmeisteri, Selat. .. ..19
burtoni, Boucard . . . . 58
cabanisi, Lawr. .. .. 318
caelestis, Gould . . • • 97
caerulea, Vieill. . . . . 182
caeruleigularis, Gould . . 134
caeruleiventris, Reich. . . 325
caeruleo-lavata, Gould . . 183
Callidice, Muls. and Verr. . . 211
Calligenia, Muls. .. .. 270
calliope, Gould . . • • 13
Calliperidia, Reich. .. .. 299
Callipharus, Elliot .. .. 171
Calliphlox, Boie. . . . . 29
calolaema, Salv. ,. .. 223
calosoma, Elliot . . . . 329
Calothorax, Gray ,. 14, 239
calypte, Gould . . • • 4
CAMPYLOPTERIDAE, Boucard 349
Campylopterus, Sw. ..
Candida, Bourc. and Muls.
caniveti. Less.
caroli, Bourc.
castaneiventris, Gould
castelnaudi, Bourc. and Muls
Catharma, Elliot
caumatonota, Gould
354
155
IT4
237
II
235
CEPHALOLEPIDAE, Boucard
Cephalolepis, Lodd.
cervinicauda, Gould
cervinigularis, Salv.
cerviniventris, Gould
Chaetocercus, Gray..
Chalcostigma, Reich.
chalybea, Vieill.
Chalybura, Reich.
chapadensis, Allen . .
chimborazo, Del. and Bourc.
chionogaster, Tsch. ..
chionurus, Gould
Chlorestes, Reich. ..
chlorocephala, Bourc.
chlorocercus, Gould..
chlorolaemus, Gould
CHLOROLAMPIDAE, Boucard
Chlorolampis, Cab. and Heine
chloropogon, Cab. and Heine
chlorospila, Gould . .
Chlorostilbon, Gould
chlorura, Gould
Chlotho, Muls.
Chrysobronchus, Bp,
chrysogaster, Bourc,
Chrysolampis, Boie.
chrysorama, Elliot
chrysura, Less.
Chrysuronia, Bon.
Chrysurisca, Cab. and Heine
Chrysurus, Bp.
cinereicauda, Lawr.
cinereorufa, Boucard
cinnanmomea, Less
Circe, Gould. .
cirrochloris, Vieill.
cissiura, Gould
clarissae. Long
clemenciae, Less.
Clytolaema, Gould
coelestis, Gould
Coeligena, Less.
Coeligenia, Bp.
coeligena. Cab. and Heine
Colibri, Spix.
Colubris, Reich.
colubris, L.
Columbiana, Boucard, Glands
Columbiana, Boucard
Columbiana, Boucard
(Uranomitra)
Columbiana, Elliot
(Lamyropygia)
Columbiana, Bourc. and Muls,
PAGE
45
45
370
211
197
17
68
37
322
387
343
166
172
181
182
166
337
112
113
72
80
119
94
171
174
121
56
255
141
137
137
137
222
240
196
no
352
249
229
217
208
97
217
280
280
316
402
160
281
IQl
4o6
Alphabetical Index.
COMETES, Gould ..
compsa, Heine ..
condaminii, Bourc. ..
conradi, Bourc.
consobrinus, Bourc...
constant!, Delattre . .
conversi, Bourc. and Muls.
Cora, Reich.
corae. Less, and Gam.
cornuta, Max.
corruscans, Gould
costae, Bourc.
cristata, L.
CuLAMPis, Less.
cupreicauda, Salv. and Godm.
cupreiceps, Lawr.
cupripennis, Bourc. and Muls.
cupreiventns, Fras. . .
curvipennis, Licht. . .
cuvieri, Del. and Bourc.
cyanea, Vieill.
cyanicollis, Gould . .
cyanifrons, Bourc. . .
cyanipectus, Gould . .
cyanocephala. Less.
cyanogenys, Wied. . .
cyanolaemus, Salv. and Godm.
Cyanolesbia, Stej.
Cyanolesbia, Berlp. ..
Cyanomyia, Bon.
Cyanomyia, Bp.
Cyanophaia, Reich.
Cyanopogon, Reich. . .
cyanopogon. Less. . •
cyanotis, Bourc.
cyanura, Gould
Cynanthus, Bp.
Cynanthus, Less.
cynanthus, Sw.
Damophila, Reich.
daphne, Bon.
decora, Salv.
decorata, Gould
delalandii, Vieill.
Delattria, Bp.
delattrii, Less.
delphinae, Less.
Delphinella, Reich. . .
derbiana, Del. and Bourc.
derbyi, Gould
devilii, Bourc.
Dialia, Muls.
dichroura, Tacz.
Diphlogaena, Gould ..
DiSCOSURA, Bp.
DiscuRA, Reich.
DiSTiMiA, Reich.
89
Dnophera, Heine
148
DociMASTES, Gould ..
369
Docimaster, Bp.
275
dohrni, Bourc.
378
DoLERiscA, Cab. and Heine
304
DOLEROMYIA, Muls.
42
DOLEROMYIA, Bon.
23
DoLicHA, Heine
23
dominicus, L.
24
dorbignyi, Bourc.
320
Dorycha, Reich.
4
DORYFERA, Gould
52
dorsale, Salv. and Godm.
335
DoRYPHORA, Cab. and Heine ..
203
doubledayi, Bourc. . .
173
dumerili, Less.
236
duponti, Less.
256
dybovvskii, Tacz.
350
Dyrinia, Muls.
353
dyselius, Elliot
144
edwardsi, Del.
157
egregia, Sclat. and Salv.
igo
egregius, Heine
293
elegans, Vieill.
163
eliciae, Bourc. and Muls.
181
Elisa. Reich.
65
elizae, Less, and Del.
96
ellioti, Ridgw.
99
ellioti Cory, Lampornis
162
Elvira, Muls. and Verr.
156
emigrans, Lawr.
134
Emilia, Muls.
14
emiliae, Bourc. and Muls.
14
Engyete, Reich.
317
enicura, Vieill.
206
ensiferus, Boiss.
91
ensipennis, Sw.
60
Entima, Cab. and Heine
96
eos, Gould. .
133
episcopus, Gould
128
Eranna, Heine
399
Erasmia, Heine
16
Eratopis, Heine
46
Erebenna, Muls. and Verr.
218
Eremita, Reich.
39
Eriocnf.mis, Reich.
321
Eriona, Muls.
316
eriphile, Less.
242
Erythronota, Gould
242
erythronota. Less. . .
205
estellae, d'Orb and Lafr.
31
EucEPHALA, Keich.
267
eucharis, Bourc.
263
euchloris, Reich.
44
EucLosiA, Muls. and Verr.
44
EUDOSIA, Muls.
229
EuDuXA, Heine
Alphabetical Index.
407
PAGE
Eugenes, Gould .. .. 296
Eugenia, Gould . . . . 294
EuLAMPis, Boie. .. .. 335
EuLiDiA, Muls. . . . . 21
EUPETOMENA, Gould . . . . 35O
EuPHERUSA, Gould . . . . 169
euphrosinae, Muls. and Verr.. . 308
eupogon. Cab. . . . . 72
EupoGONUs, Muls. and Verr. . . 65
eurynome, Less. . . . . 376
eurypterus, Lodd. . . . . 78
EusTEPHANUS, Reich.. . .. 57
EuTOXERES, Reich. .. .. 368
evelinae, Ernst, and Hart. . . 256
evelynae, Bourc. . . . . 28
exilis, Gmel. . . • • 53
eximia, Del. . . . . 169
exortis. Eraser .. .. 225
fallax, Bourc. . . . . 177
fanniae, Bourc. and Del. . . 104
fannyi, Less. . . . . 21
feliciae. Less. . . . . 187
fernandensis, King . . . . 58
flammula, Salv. . . . . 10
flavescens, Lodd. .. .. 212
flavicaudata, Eras. . . . . 239
Floresia, Reich. .. .. 327
floresii, Gould . . . . 5
floriceps, Gould .. ••51
floricola, Elliot .. •• 301
FLORICOLIDAE, Boucard .. 298
florisuga, Bp. . . . . 338
fluviatilis, Gould .. .. 152
forficata, Ridgw. .. •• 113
forreri, Boucard . . . . 193
franciae, Bourc. and Muls. .. 156
fraseri, Gould .. .. 372
frontalis, Lawr. .. .. 191
fulgens, Sw. . . . . 296
fulgidigula, Gould . . . . 273
furcata, Gmel. . . . . 105
furcifer, Shaw . . . . 299
fuscus, Vieill. .. .. 341
fuscicaudata, Eras. . . . . 198
Galenia, Muls. and Verr. .. 211
galeritus, Mol. . . • • 57
garleppi, Boucard . . . . 395
gayi, Bourc. and Muls. . . 241
geofiroyi, Bourc. and Muls. .. 310
germana, Godm. and Salv. ,. 321
gigas, Vieill. . . . . 60
glaucis, Boie . . • • 361
Glaucopis, Burm. . . . . 100
glaucopis, Gmel. . . . . 100
glaucopoides, d'Orle and Lafr. 259
glyceria, Bon. ., ..88
PAGE
Gmelinius, Boucard .. .. 108
godini, Bourc. . . . . 255
gorgo, Reich. . . . . 96
goudoti, Bourc. . . . . 133
gouldi. Less. . . . . 32
gouldi, Lodd. (Lesbia) . . 93
GouLDiA, Bon. . . . . 40
GOULDOMYIA, Bp. ,. ..40
gounellii, Boucard . . . . 393
gracilis, Gould .. ..94
gramineus, Gmel. . . . . 330
grata, Bp. . . . . . . 283
grayi, Del. and Bourc. . . 180
graysoni, Lawr. . . . . 195
griseigularis, Gould.. .. 391
griseocyanea, Boucard . . 75
griseiventris, Tacz. . . . . 99
Grypus, Spix. .. .. 365
guerini, Boiss. . . . . 63
guerrerensis, Salv. and Godm. 165
guianensis, Boucard,
Phaethorn'ts 378
guianensis, Boucard . . 144
guianensis, Boucard,
Hemistephania 308
guianensis, Boucard, Florisuga 340
guimeti, Bourc.
Guimetia, Bp.
gularis, Gould
guyi, Less.. .
hauxwelli, Boucard
helenae, Lemb.
helenae, Del., Lophornis
Heliactin, Boie.
HELIANGELIDAE, Boucard
Heliangelus, Gould . .
helianthea, Less.
Helianthea, Gould . .
HELIANTHEIDAE, Boucard
heliodori, Bourc.
Heliodoxa, Reich.
Heliodoxa, Gould
HELIODOXIDAE, Boucard .
Heliomaster, Bp.
Heliomaster, Bp.
Heliopedica, Gould
Heliothrix, Boie.
Hei.ioihrys, Gray
Heliotrypha, Gould
Heliotryphon, Cab. and Heine
heloisae. Less, and Del
Helymus, Muls.
hemileuca, Salv.
hernileucurus, Gould
49
49
353
375
37
6
34
24
207
229
269
265
263
16
208
285
282
299
301
177
311
3"
225
225
12
225
222
4o8
Alphabetical Index.
hemileucurus, Gould,
Campylopterus 336
Hemistephania, Reich. .. 305
HEMISTEPHANIDAE, Boucard305
Hemistilbon, Gould ..
192
Hemythilaca, Cab. and Heine
192
hendersoni, Cory
332
henrici, Less and Del.
218
henrici, Lawr., Hcliangchis ..
230
henrici, Lawr. (Heliodoxa)
2S7
henshawi . .
herrani, Bon.
66
hesperus, Gould
264
heteropogon, Boiss. ..
68
HiMELiA, Muls.
218
hirsuta, Gmel.
361
hirundo, Gould
351
hispidus, Gould
381
hoffmanni, Cab. and Heine .
188
holoserieus, L.
337
HoMOPHANiA, Reich. . .
272
humboldti, Bourc. and Muls..
138
Hylocharis, Bp.
134
Hylocharis, Boie.
143
Hylocharis, Gray
60
Hylonympha, Gould . .
284
Hypermetra, Cab. and Heine ..
60
hyperythrus, Cab.
360
Hypochrysia, Reich. . .
268
hypochlora, Gould . .
104
hypocyanea, Gould . .
184
Hypolia, Muls.
282
Hypophania, Reich. . .
327
hyposticta, Gould . .
289
Hypuroptila, Gould . .
322
Iache, Elliot
no
idaliae, Bourc. and Muls.
3S8
Idas, Muls. . .
31
imperatrix, Gould
294
inca, Gould
275
incultus, Elliot
258
inexpectata, Berl.
. 122
inornata, Gould
. 80
insectivora, Tsch.
274
insignis, Cab. and Heine
235
intermedia, Tacz.
82
intermedia, E. and Hart,
Hypuroptih
7 325
iodura, Saucerotte . .
201
loLAEMA, Gould
290
iolaema, Reich.
126
loNOLAiMA, Reich.
290
iolata, Gould
319
iridescens, Gould
• 125
iris, Gould , .
. 263
isaacsoni, Parz,
isaurae, Gould
jacula, Gould
jamesoni, Bourc.
jardinii, Bourc.
jelskyi, Cab.
johannae, Bourc.
josephinae, Bourc. and Muls
jourdani, Bourc.
jugularis, L.
juliae, Bourc.
JUEIAMYIA, Bp.
kingi. Less.
Ki-Ais, Reich.
lactea. Less.
Lafresnaya, Bp.
LAMPORNIDAE, Boucard
Lampornis, Sw.
Lampornis, Reich.
Lampornis, Less.
Lampraster, Tacz.
Lamprolaema, Reich.
Lampropogon, Bon. .
Lampropygia, Reich. .
Lampropygia, Cab. and Heme
Lamprurus, Reich.
lanceolata, Gould
langsdorffi, Bon. and Vieill.
largipennis, Bodd
laticlavius, Salv.
latirostris, Sw.
Lavania, Muls.
lawrencii, Elliot (Amazilia) .
lawrencii, Ridgw.
lawrencii, Boucard
(Homophania
Lawrencius, Boucard
lazulus, Vieill
Leadbeatera, Bp. . . 282
leocardiae, Bp.
Lepidoalrynx, Reich
Lepidopyga, Reich.
Lepidoria, Muls. and Verr,
lerchi, Muls. and Verr.
LESBIDAE, Boucard .. 86
Lesbia, Less. . . . . 91
Lesbia, Cab. and Heine . . 96
letitiae, Bourc. . . . . 43
leucaspis, Gould .. .. 221
Leucippus, Bon. . . . . 165
Leucochloris, Reich. . . 167
leucogaster, Gmel. . . . . 147
LicucoLiA, Muls. .. 156, 162
leucophaea, Reich. . . . . 194
Alphabetical Index.
409
PAGE
PAGE
leucopleurus, Gould
347
Melanotrochilus, DesI,
• 341
leucorrhous, Sclat. and Salv. .
176
melanura, Gould
• 363
lencotis, Vieill.
177
Mellisuga, Gray
. 295
leucurus, L.
370
Mellisuga, Briss.
. 6
leyboldi, Gould
60
Mellisuga, Boie.
• 100
lindeni, Parz.
65
mellivora, L.
• 339
linnaei, Gould .
150
meridana, Boucard . .
• 97
LiSORIA, Muls.
186
meritti, Lawr.
• 50
loddigesi, Gould
46
Merion, Muls.
. 119
LODDIGESIA, Gould
47
mesoleucus, Tern.
• 300
LODDIGIORNIS, Bp.
47
longicauda, Gmel. .
44
METALLURIDAE, Boucard .
. bi
longirostns, Berl.
138
Metallura, Gould ..
• 70
longirostris, Vieill., Floricola.
302
Methon, Muls.
• 322
longirostris, Less, and Del.
micans, Salv.
. 130
Phacthorni
^ 377
micrastur, Gould
. 226
longuemarei
386
Microchera, Gould ..
• 51
microhrjncha, Elliot
• 165
microhrynchum, Boiss.
• 85
LOPHORNIDAE, Boucard .
31
micrura, Gould
■ 17
LoPHORNis, Less.
31
milleri, Bourc.
. 161
LOPHORINUS, Bp.
31
Milornis, Muls.
. 383
LoxoPTERUs, Cab. and Hein. .
354
minima, L. . .
6
luciae, Lawr.
153
mirabilis, Bourc.
. 48
luciani, Bourc.
260
mitchelli, l^Jourc.
• 30
lucida, Elliot
201
mocoa, Del. and Bourc.
• 97
Lucifer, Reich.
14
MoMus, Muls. and Verr.
• 388
lucifer, Svv. . .
14
moschitus, L.
■ 57
ludoviciae, Bourc. and Muls. .
306
mosquerae, Bourc. and Del. .
. 260
lugens, Gould
251
mulsanti, Bourc.
• 15
lumachellus, Less. . .
84
Mulsantia, Reich.
• 47
luminosa, Elliot
292
Myiabeillia, Bp.
• 55
lutetiae, Del. and Bourc.
270
Myaetina, Bp.
. 368
h rura, Gould
28
Myletes, Muls.
. 192
macrocerca, Gould . .
284
Myrmia, Muls.
• 15
macroura, Gmel.
351
Myrtis, Reich.
. 21
maculicauda, Gould. .
151
Myrtis, Cab. and Heine
• 25
magica, Muls. and Verr.
no
Mythinia, Muls.
. 40
magnificus, Vieill. . .
33
naevius, Dumont
• 366
malaris, Nord.
375
Nania, Muls.
• 252
mango, L. . .
327
napensis, Gould
. 128
Manilla, Muls. and Verr.
14
nattereri, Berlp.
. 385
margaritae, Salv. and Godm.
219
neera, Less, and Del.
• 139
Margarochrvsis, Reich. 207
. 327
neglecta, Elliot
. 158
mariae, Bourc.
205
nerkhorni, Berl.
• 99
Marsyas, Muls.
116
Neolesbia, Salv.
• 99
matthewsi, Bourc. . .
212
nigra, Boucjri
. 270
maugei, Vieill.
118
nigricauda, Elliot
• 151
mavors, Gould
233
nigrocincta, Lawr. . .
• 390
mazeppa, Less.
363
nigricoUis, Vieill.
• 331
melananthera, Jard. ..
246
nigriventris, Lawr. . .
• 171
melanogaster, Gould
347
nigrivestis, Bourc. and Muls.
252
melanogenNS, Eras. . .
79
nigrofasciata, Gould
. 106
melanorhynchus, Gould
123
niteiis, Lawr.
. 121
melanorrhoa
324
niiida, Salv. and Godm.
. in
melanosternum, Gould
41
niticauda, Elliot
. 152
melanotis, Sw.
177
nitidifrons, Gould . .
• 149
410
Alphabetical Index t
PAGE
niveipectus, Cab. and Heine .. 162
niveiventris, Gould . . . . 202
nobilis, Gould .. ..62
NoDALiA, Muls. .. .. 225
norrisi, Bourc. .. .. 153
nuna, Less. . . . . 91
nunezi, Boucard .. .. 191
obscurus, Gould . . . . 355
ocai, Gould . . . . 204
OCHREATUS, Gould .. 44, 204
oenone, Less. .. .. 137
olivacea, Lawr. . . . . 69
opaca, Licht. . . . . 70
Opisthoprora, Cab. and H. ..77
Oreonympha, Gould .. ..62
Oreopvra, Gould . . . . 221
OREOTROCHILIDAE, Boucard 343
Oreotrochilus, Gould . . 343
ornatus, Bodd. . . • • 32
Ornismyia, Less. . . . . 108
Orthorhynchus, Burm. . . 45
Orthorhynchus, H. .. .. 338
orthura, Less. . . . . li
ortoni, Lawr. . . . . 87
Osalia, Muls. and Verr. .. 17
osberti, Gould .. •• 115
osculans, Gould . . . . 266
oseryi, Bourc. and Muls. . . 381
Otero, Tsch. . . . . 283
OxYPOGON, Gould . . . . 63
pallidiceps, Gould . . . . 303
pamela, d'Orb and Lafr. . . 238
Pampa, Reich. .. .. 349
pampa, Less. . . . . 349
panamensis, Boucard .. 124
panamensis, Berl. (Damophila) 134
panamensis, Boucard,
Phacthoriiis 377
Panoplites, Gould .. .. 211
Panterpe, Cab. and Heine .. 234
Panychlora, Cab. and Heine... 129
Paphiosa, Muls. and Verr. .. 31
parvirostris, Lawr. .. ••51
Parzudakia, Reich. .. .. 225
parzudakii, Long . . . . 225
Patagona, Gray . . . . 60
pavoninus, Salv. and Godm. . . 35
pectoralis, Salv. . . . . 223
pella, L. . . . . . . 214
pel'eni, Tacz. . . . . 158
Pekatus, Muls. .. .. 229
personatus, Gould .. ..311
peruana, Gould . . . . 248
peruviana, Boucard . . . . 61
peruvianus, Boucard, Florisuga 340
peruvianus, Boucard,
(Metallura) 73
peruviana, Boucard,
Pterophanes 263
Petasophora, Gray .. ..316
PETASOPHORIDAE, BoucarJ 309
Phaeochroa, Gould .. .. 353
Phaeolaema, Gould .. .. 209
Phaeoptila, Gould .. .. 109
PHAETHORNHDAE, Boucard 361
Phaethornis, Sw. . . . . 375
Phaetornis, Tsch. .. .-23
Phaethornis, Less. • . . . 168
phaeton, Bourc. .. .. 121
phainopeplus, Salv. and G. . . 358
Phaiolaima, Reich. . . . . 208
phaon, Gould .. ..go
Phemonoe, Reich. . . . . 252
philippi, Bourc. .. .. 383
Philouice, Muls. and Verr. .. 29
Phlogophilus, Gould .. 84
pichincha, Bourc. and Muls. . . 344
PiLONiA, Muls. . . . . 277
Finarolaema, Gould .. .. 315
Placophorus, Muls. .. .. 352
Platurus, Less. .. ..44
platycercus, Sw. . . . . g
Platystylopterus, Reich. .. 354
Polemistria, Cab. and Heine .. 31
poliocerca, Elliot .. .. 170
Polyaena, Heine . . . . 272
Polyerata, Heine .. .. 142
PoLYMNiA, Muls. and Verr. . . 15
PoLYTMUs, Brisson .. .. 174
PoLYTMUS, Gray .. .. 354
polytmus, L. . . . . 168
PoLYPLANETA, Heine . . . . 207
POLYXEMUS, Muls. .. .. 7
poortmani, Bourc. . . . . 130
popelairii, Dubus . . . . 41
PoPELARiA, Reich. . . . . 40
porphyrurus, Shaw . . . . 327
prasina. Less. .. .. 127
Prasitis, Cab. and Heine .. 127
Praxilla, Reich. .. .. 316
pretrii, Less, and Del. . . 394
prevosti, Less. . . . . 33^
primolina, Bourc. . . . . 76
Prognornis, Reich. .. .. 350
prunelli, Bourc. and Muls. . . 278
Prymnacantha, Cab. and Heine 40
Psalidopkymna, Cab. and Heine 91
Pterophanes, Gould .. .. 262
Ptochoptera, Elliot .. .. 126
Alphabetical Index.
411
PAGE
Ptyonornis, Reich. . .
• 375
pucherani, Bourc. and Muls. .
. 119
pulchra, Gould
• 14
pumilus, Gould
• 398
purpurea, Gould
• 279
pygmaea, Spix.
• 389
Pygmornis, Bp.
. 388
Pygornis, Muls. and Verr.
• 388
pyra, Gould
. 215
pyropygia, Salv. and Golm. .
. 184
Pyrrhophaena, Cab. and H. .
. 192
quadricolor, Vieill. . .
. 163
quitensis, Gould
• 75
Ramphodon, Less.
• 365
rectirostris, Gould . .
• 306
recurvirostris, Sw. . .
• 335
refulgens, Gould
. 106
regulus, Gould
• 39
rhami, Less.
. 216
Rhamphomicron, Bon.
• 85
Rhodopis, Reich.
. 22
ricordi, Gerv.
. 116
Ricordia, Reich.
. 116
riefferi, Bourc.
. 198
riojae, Berlp.
• 392
rivolii, Less.
. 296
rojasi, Boucard
• 364
rorainiae, Boucard . .
• 30
roraimae, Boucard, Glmicis .
• 364
rosae, Bourc. and Muls.
. 18
rosenbergi, Boucard..
• 399
rostrata, Berlp.
. 400
rotschildi, Boucard ..
• 234
ruber, L. . .
7
rubinea, Gmel.
. 209
rubinoides, Bourc. and Muls..
. 210
rubrigularis, Elliot . .
. 320
ruckeri, Bourc.
• 371
ruficeps, Gould
. 67
ruficollis, Vieill.
. 141
ruficrissa, Lawr.
. 82
rufus. Less., Sacpioptcrus
• 360
rufus, Sw. . .
7
rupuninii, Boucard . .
• 384
russata, Gould. Thrcptria
• 250
russata, Salv. and Godm.
• 131
sabinae, Bourc. and Muls.
• 79
Saepiopterus, Reich...
• 357
sallei, Boucard
• 341
salvini, Brewst., Uranomitra .
salvini, Cab. and Heine
• 115
salvini, d'Ham, Xauthogcnyx
288
salvini, Brewst., Cyanomyia .
. 400
sapphirina, Gmel. . .
• 143
Sapphironia, Bp.
• 143
sapphiropygia, Tacz.
. 258
Sappho, Reich.
. 89
sappho, Less.
. 89
PAGE
268
186
190
185
309
291
8
302
7
57
336
316
228
80
258
73
326
45
183
125
247
189
109
Saturia, Muls.
Saucerottia, Bon.
saucerottii, Del.
scapulata, Gould
ScHiSTES, Gould
schreibersi, Bourc.
scintilla, Gould
Selasphorus, Reich
Selasphorus, Sw.
Sephianoides, Bp.
Sericotes, Reich,
serrirostris, Vieill.
simoni, Boucard
simplex, Boucard, Adeloniyia
simplex, Gould, Eriocnemis
smaragdinicollis. Gray
smaragdites, Boie. . .
Smaragdites, Reich. . .
smaragdo-caerulea, Gould
Smaragdochysis, Gould
solstitialis, Gould
sophiae, Bourc. and Muls.
sordida, Gould
Sparganura, Cab. and Heine
sparganura, Shaw . .
Spathura, Could .. .. 244
sp. (Loddigesia) . . . , 49
speciosa, Salv. . . . . 228
speciosa, Boucard . . . . 400
speciosus, Boucard .. .. 122
spectabilis, Lawr. .. .. 297
spencii, Bourc. . . . . 232
Sphenoproctus, Cab. and Heine 349
splendidus, Vieill. .. .. 121
Sporadicus, Cab. and Heine .. 106
Sporadinus, Bon. .. .. 116
squalidus. Tern. .. .. 384
squamata, Gould . . . . 251
stanleyi, Bourc. and Muls. . . 69
Steganurus, Reich. . . . . 244
Stellula, Gould .. -.13
Stellura, Muls. and Verr. . . 13
stenura. Cab. and Heine .. 131
Sternoclyta, Gould .. .. 293
stictolophus, Salv. and Elliot . . 38
stokesi, King . . . . 58
Stokosiella, Reich. . . • • 57
Strebloramphus, Cab. and H. 334
striigularis, Gould .. .. 391
strophianus, Gould . . . . 230
stuebeli, Meg. . . . . 64
stuebeli, Meg. (Prasitis) .. 128
subcaerulea, Elliot .. .. 185
sumichrasti, Salv. .. .. 205
superba, Boucard . . • • 53
superbus, Vieill. . . • • 83
superciliosus, L. . . . . 375
sybille, Salv. and Gpdni. . . 22Q
412
Alphabetical Index.
syrmatophorus, Gould
taczanowskii, Sclat. . .
taylori, Kotsch.
Telamon, Mills, and Verr.
Telesiella, Reich.
temmincki, Boiss.
tephrocephala, Vieill.
terpna, Heine
thalassina, Sw.
Thalurania, Gould ..
THALURANIDAE, Boucard
Thaumantias, Bp.
thaumantias, L.
Thaumastura, Bon. ..
Thaumatias, Gould . .
Thaumatias, Bp.
Thaumantoessa, Heine
Threnetes, Gould
Threptria, Reich.
Tilmatura, Reich.
Timolia, Muls.
tobaci, Gmel.
Topaza, Gray
torquata, Boiss.
torridus, Salv.
townsendi, Ridgw. . .
ToxATEUCHES, Cab. and Heine
ToXOTEUCHES, Muls. . .
traviesi, Muls. and Verr.
Tricolopha, Heine
tricolor, Less.
TROCHILIDAE, Vig.
Trochilus, L.
Trochilus, Tsch.
Tryphaena, Gould
typica, Bon.
typica, Bon. (Damophila)
tyrianthina, Lodd. . .
Ulysses, Muls.
underwoodi. Less. . .
Uralia, Muls. and Verr.
Uranomitra, Reich. . .
Urochroa, Gould
urochrysea, Gould . .
Urolampra, Cab. and H.
Urosticte, Gould
valenciana, Boucard..
ventralis, Salv,
PAGE
PAGE
•• 379
venusta, Gould
lOI
• • 159
veraguensis, Salv. . .
307
. . 402
veraguensis, Gould,
• • 31
La7)iponiis 333
.. 316
verreauxi, Bourc.
36
.. 262
versicolor, Nordm. . .
155
.. 149
verticeps, Gould
104
• • 150
vesper, Less.
22
.. 318
vestita, Longuem. . .
253
. . 100
victoriae, Bourc. and Muls. .
94
vieilloti. Less.
37
. . 100
villavicencio, Bourc. . .
359
. . 146
viola, Gould
224
• • 174
violajugulum, Jeff. ..
3
.. 23
violicauda, Elliot
331
• • 147
violiceps, Gould
164
.. 174
violicollis, Salv.
231
.. 47
violifera, Gould
265
•• 369
violifrons, Gould
314
.. 249
virescens, Dum.
174
.. 20
virginalis, Gould
329
.. 176
viridicauda, Berl.
147
.. 150
viridicauda, Berlp., Lcucippus
401
.. 214
viridiceps, Gould
159
. . 272
viridiceps, Boucard, Eugenes.
296
10
viridifrons, Elliot
164
. . 102
viridigaster, Bourc. . .
200
•• 373
viridipallens, Bourc. and Muls
219
•• 373
viridis, Aud. and Vieill.
334
.. 271
viridissimus, Vieill. . .
175
.. 40
viridiventris, Berl. . .
145
.. 9
vulcani, Gould
69
wagleri. Less.
108
2
Warszewiczia, Boucard
224
2
warszewiezi, Cab. and Heine.
189
.. 282
watertoni, Bourc.
105
. . 20
welisi, Boucard
188
•• 55
whitelyana, Gould . .
292
•• 133
vvhitelyi, Boucard
161
.. 74
whitelyi, Boucard, Eremita .
390
.. 180
vviedi, Boucard
120
•• 245
williami, Bourc. and Del.
77
.. 244
wilsoni, Del. and Bourc.
279
.. 156
Xanthogenyx, d'Ham
288
•• 277
xanthusi, Lawr.
178
•• 325
3'arrelli, Bourc.
21
.. 70
yaruqui, Bourc.
374
.. 81
yucatanensis, Cab. . .
196
. . 102
Zephyritis, Muls. and Verr.
21
•• 253
Zodalia, Muls.
87
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