Ramphomicron microrhyncha (Small-billed Thornbill)

John Gould,

The image shows three hummingbirds perched on a branch with a fourth in mid-flight, surrounded by pink flowers. The birds have vibrant plumage in shades of blue, green, and brown. The flowers have delicate petals and green leaves, creating a nature scene reminiscent of John James Audubon's style.
Artist
John Gould
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
56 × 38.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows three hummingbirds perched on a branch with a fourth in mid-flight, surrounded by pink flowers. The birds have vibrant plumage in shades of blue, green, and brown. The flowers have delicate petals and green leaves, creating a nature scene reminiscent of John James Audubon's style.

John Gould