Cayenne Hermit (Phaëthornis superciliosus), John Gould Lesson has given a tolerably good figure of this species in the fourth plate of his “Histoire Naturelle des Colibris,” while the figure in the next plate, which he states to be the female, has reference not only to another species, but to one pertaining to a distinct form, to which the generic appellation of Glaucis has been given: it represents, in fact, either the young of G. hirsutus or G. Mazeppa, as is shown by the concentric marks on the back, and the pointed white tips of the tail-feathers. 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."
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