Andean Lapwing
Vanellus resplendens
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae)
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Overview
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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Andes of south-central Colombia to northern Chile and northwestern Argentina.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Andean lapwing
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
