Coppery Emerald (Panychlora russata), John Gould This interesting species was discovered by Mr. F. Simons in Northern Colombia, where he met with it at Manaure, San Sebastian, and San José, in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta. 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."