Tufted Coquette (Lophornis ornatus), John Gould The Lophornis ornatus does not appear to have been known to Linneus, for I find no mention of it in the 12th or last Edition of his “Systema Naturæ;” a good description of it, however, will be found in the 13th or Gmelin’s Edition; this then appears to be the only member known at that time of a genus now comprising many species, which, for grace and beauty, are second to none in the great family of the Trochilide, and all of which are decorated with elegant, lengthened and spangled neck-plumes, or magnificent crests; the former being most conspicuous in some of the species, while in others, such as L. Regulus and L. Reginæ, the beautiful crest is the more remarkable feature. 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."