Andean Lapwing
Vanellus resplendens
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCharadriiformes (Shorebirds and Allies)
- FamilyCharadriidae (Plovers and Lapwings)
- GenusVanellus (Lapwings)
- SpeciesVanellus resplendens (Andean Lapwing)
About the Andean Lapwing
The Andean lapwing (Vanellus resplendens) is a species of bird in family Charadriidae, the plovers and their relatives. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The Andean lapwing was originally described as Charadrius resplendens and has sometimes been placed in genus Ptiloscelys. It is monotypic.
The Andean lapwing is about 33 cm (13 in) long and weighs 193 to 230 g (6.8 to 8.1 oz). The sexes are alike and have no seasonal changes in plumage. Adults have a creamy gray head and neck with a dark brownish gray patch around the eye. Their upperparts are bronzy green with a purple patch on the wing coverts. Their breast is dark gray and their belly white. Their bill is pinkish orange with a black tip, their eye is reddish, and their legs are also reddish. Juveniles have a brownish head and neck, buff mottling on the breast, and pale buff fringes on the upperparts feathers.
The Andean lapwing is found in the Andes from southwestern Colombia south through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia into northern Chile and northwestern Argentina. It inhabits a variety of open landscapes including... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Andean Lapwing in Los Nevados National Natural Park
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Southern Lapwing
Vanellus chilensis
Noble Snipe
Gallinago nobilis
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Andean Snipe
Gallinago jamesoni
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauca National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 2 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Cajas National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 4 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 5 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | Paracas National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 7 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Andean Lapwing in Los Nevados National Natural Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Andean Lapwing sighting in Los Nevados National Natural Park, based on 73 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Andean Lapwing in Los Nevados National Natural Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Andean Lapwing in Los Nevados National Natural Park in our monthly data.