Andean Lapwing
Vanellus resplendens
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Andean Lapwing: 29–32 cm, large lapwing of the high Andes with grey head, white supercilium, metallic green upperparts, and red-and-yellow bill. Resident on puna grassland, bogs, and lake margins from Colombia to northern Argentina at 3,000–4,800 m. Insectivorous. Sedentary high-altitude specialist. Often encountered near Andean wetlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm | 17.1 in |
| Weight | 211.5 g | 7.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Species | Vanellus resplendens |
Distribution
Andean Lapwing has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family