Shining bird of paradise

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Zingiberales (Ingwerartige)

Family

Heliconiaceae

Genus

Heliconia

Species

Heliconia metallica (Shining bird of paradise)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese sororoquinha

Similar Species in Heliconia

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false bird of paradise

Heliconia platystachys

Vulnerable

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Macaw flower

Heliconia bihai

Not Evaluated

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Small lobster claw

Heliconia stricta

Least Concern

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parrot's-flower

Heliconia psittacorum

Least Concern

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false bird of paradise

Heliconia rostrata

Not Evaluated

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Expanded lobsterclaw

Heliconia latispatha

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shining bird of paradise?

The scientific name of Shining bird of paradise is Heliconia metallica. It belongs to the genus Heliconia.

Where does Shining bird of paradise live?

Shining bird of paradise is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, United States.

What family does Shining bird of paradise belong to?

Shining bird of paradise (Heliconia metallica) belongs to the genus Heliconia, which is part of the taxonomic family Heliconiaceae.

What kingdom does Shining bird of paradise belong to?

Shining bird of paradise (Heliconia metallica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Shining bird of paradise?

The closest relatives of Shining bird of paradise in the genus Heliconia include false bird of paradise, Macaw flower, Small lobster claw, parrot's-flower, false bird of paradise.