Andean Lapwing
NameAndean Lapwing
Common NameAndean Lapwing
Scientific NameVanellus resplendens
FamilyCharadriidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)31.5
Weight (g)220
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a pale greyish-brown head and breast, contrasting with a white belly. Its upperparts, especially the wings, display a striking iridescent bronze-green sheen. The primaries are dark, and it has a white rump and a short tail. The bill is pinkish with a black tip, and the legs are bright red.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a loud, sharp 'kree-kree-kree' or 'did-did-did' call, often given in flight or when alarmed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, to northern Chile and Argentina.
Identifying Featuresstriking red eyes with red orbital ring, pale greyish-brown head and breast, iridescent bronze-green upperparts/wings, pinkish bill with black tip, bright red legs, white belly
Description
The Andean Lapwing is a medium-sized shorebird characterized by its striking red eyes and iridescent green upperparts. It typically forages on open ground, often near water, in high-altitude Andean environments.
