Plate 147 1849 - 1887

This hand-colored lithograph, from John Gould's "Birds of New Guinea and the Papuan Islands," depicts four Calliothraex paradisaea birds, a type of hummingbird, feeding on a flowering cactus. The detailed illustration captures the vibrant plumage of these birds and the delicate beauty of the flora they inhabit. Gould's work was renowned for its accuracy and artistry, making these lithographs valuable records of the avian world.