Amaura Hermit (Phaëthornis Amaura), John Gould My collection contains several examples of this species, all of which were obtained from the upper part of the Rio Negro. This illustration has been restored to its original vibrancy by enhancing colors and removing unwanted marks. A monograph of the Trochilidæ, or family of humming-birds was published between 1849 and 1887 by English ornithologist John Gould. This monumental work depicts and describes all the known species of hummingbirds at the time - comprising 418 lithographic plates and information on 537 species."