Brazilian Fairy (Heliothrix auriculatus), John Gould Dr. Lichtenstein’s name of auriculatus having been given to this species prior to that of ˆ bestowed upon it by M. Lesson, is necessarily the one adopted, although the species is more generally known by the latter; had this not been the case, I should have felt great pleasure in retaining the term selected by M. Lesson to do honour to the amiable and accomplished Dr. Pouchet of Rouen. 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."