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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 43,5 cm | 17.1 in |
| Berat | 211,5 g | 7.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: SC.
Ukuran Sarang
3-4
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famili | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Vanellus |
| Spesies | Vanellus resplendens |
Distribution
Andean Lapwing has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family