1963 Color Print Slender Shear Tail Hummingbird Epidendrum Orchid Mexico HMX1

This is an original 1963 color print by Rafael Montes de Oca of a couple members of the Doricha Enicura family, more commonly known as the Slender Shear-Tail Hummingbird. With an average length of 75-106 mm., the throat of the male is purplish-violet and the rest of the uner parts metallic green, excep the abdomen, which is whitish. The tail is very long - up to 50 mm., and deeply forked, the lateral feathers being blackish-purple. The species is common in the high regions from Chiapas to El Salvador and Honduras. The pictured orchid is Epidendrum varicosum, a fairly common plant is Mexico and Central America, blooming usually in May and June.

CONDITION

This 50+ year old Item is rated Near Mint. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Color Print; Color
• Grade: Near Mint
• Dimensions: Approximately 11.5 x 15.75 inches; 29 x 40 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Montes de Oca, Rafael. There is no visible artist signature.

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