Black-throated Damophila (Damophila amabilis), John Gould It was not until long after that great emporium of novelties, Bogota, had begun to unfold its treasures to the scientific world, that we became acquainted with this pretty species of Humming-bird. 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."