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THE 
TUFTED-NECKED HUMMING-BIRD, 
Trochilus Ornatus. 
This beautiful genus of birds comprises upwards of 
seventy species : and of all that flutter in the garden, 
or sing in the grove, the humming-bird is, un- 
doubtedly, the most beautiful and interesting. It 
shews the power of the great Creator, who formed 
such minute creatures so perfect, and possessing 
those powers of attraction, which calls forth admira- 
tion and wonder. To behold one of those beautiful 
little objects, not larger than a hazel nut, clothed 
with the most resplendent plumage, capable of 
hatching and rearing its offspring, should make 
mankind sensible of their own insignificance. 
Those who have not seen these gems of the 
feathered race, hovering about the flowers in their 
natal haunts, can form but a faint idea of them, even 
from the best possible representation the artist can 
effect. 
