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Bee hummingbird and amethyst woodstar
Bee hummingbird or zunzuncito, Mellisuga helenae, and amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina. Handcoloured lithograph from Th. Lejeunes Complete Works of Buffon, Oeuvres Completes de Buffon, Brussels, 1837
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This exquisite hand-colored lithograph showcases two of the Caribbean's most captivating and elusive creatures: the Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) and the Amethyst Woodstar (Calliphlox amethystina). The image is taken from Th. Lejeune's Complete Works of Buffon, published in Brussels in 1837. The diminutive Bee Hummingbird, also known as the Zunzuncito, is the smallest extant bird species in the world. Native to Cuba, it measures only about 2 inches (5.7 cm) in length and weighs a mere 2 grams. With its iridescent green back and wings, and a white belly, this hummingbird is a sight to behold. Its long, curved beak is perfectly adapted for extracting nectar from flowers, and its wings can flap up to 80 times per second, enabling it to hover in mid-air. The Amethyst Woodstar, on the other hand, is a stunningly beautiful hummingbird species, with iridescent amethyst-colored feathers on its back and wings, and bright orange underparts. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is known for its distinctive, metallic humming sound. The male Amethyst Woodstar has a forked tail, while the female's tail is square-tipped. Both of these birds are of great interest to ornithologists and naturalists, and their inclusion in Lejeune's Complete Works of Buffon is a testament to their scientific significance. The intricate details of their plumage and anatomical features are beautifully captured in this hand-colored lithograph, making it a valuable addition to any collection of natural history art.
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