15 species of Hummingbirds frequent Yerette
Yerette – The Home of the Hummingbirds reveals the magic of these mysterious warriors. Hummingbirds, which are found only in the Americas, feature prominently in the mythology and folklore of the indigenous peoples of the region, Trinidad and Tobago being no exception. Historians claim that the Amerindians first named Trinidad, Iere (or Kairi, Caeri), for the hummingbird yerette (or ierette).
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Copper-rumped Hummingbird
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White-chested Emerald
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Blue-chinned Sapphire
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White-necked Jacobin
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Long-billed Starthroat
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Ruby Topaz
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Tufted Coquette
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Green Hermit
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Rufous-breasted Hermit
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Little Hermit
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Brown Violetear
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Amethyst Woodstar
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Glittering-throated Emerald
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Green-throated Mango
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Black-throated Mango