Purple-breasted Carib (Eulampis jugularis), John Gould There are at least three well-known species of the present form, all of which inhabit the West Indian Islands, and one of them—the bird here figured—is said by some authors to extend its range to Guiana and Surinam; but that it is ever found in those countries appears to me to be somewhat uncertain, for I have never yet received examples direct from either of them; it is much more likely that it is a native of Martinique, since I have seen specimens which were certainly killed in the neighbouring island of Nevis. 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."