Eurynome Hermit (Phœthornis Eurynome), John Gould When M. Lesson published his “Trochilidées” in 1831, he had only seen two examples of this elegant species, one in the possession of M. Bévalet, and the other in the collection of M. Longuemare; since that period so many have been sent from Rio de Janeiro, that it is evident the bird must be very abundant in that part of Brazil. 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."