Lucifer Hummingbird Art Print & Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

The Lucifer Hummingbird — Light-Bearer of the Desert Sky

Named from the Latin lucifer — "light-bearing" — the Lucifer Hummingbird earns its name through the male's spectacular iridescent purple gorget, which flares and blazes in sunlight like a living jewel. Gene Irvin's 2015 pen, ink, and watercolor portrait captures the species mid-flight: wings spread, the purple throat catching the light, the green back and pale chest in perfect contrast.

Primarily a species of northern and central Mexico, the Lucifer Hummingbird reaches the US only in extreme southern Arizona, New Mexico, and west Texas — making it a highly sought-after "life bird" for avid birders. It belongs to the "sheartail" group of hummingbirds, named for their deeply forked, narrow tails.

Available in:

• 8×10 fine art print
• Greeting card with envelope

Why collectors love it: A rare and visually stunning species — the Lucifer's flaring purple gorget and sheartail silhouette make this one of Gene's most dramatic hummingbird portraits. A must-have for serious hummingbird and Southwest birding enthusiasts.

Shipping & Details: Ships from Arizona. Prints flat-packed. Greeting cards ship First Class. Produced from Gene Irvin's original 2015 illustration.