Miller’s Emerald (Thaumatias Milleri), John Gould Miller’s Emerald was first described by M. Bourcier of Paris in the “Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London,” the specific name of Milleri being adopted by him from the late Mr. George Loddiges’ MSS. 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."