Andean Lapwing

Vanellus resplendens (Tschudi, 1843)

214 gWeight

The Andean lapwing (Vanellus resplendens) is a species of bird in family Charadriidae, the plovers and their relatives.

Busiest months: September–November · Most records: Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Andean Lapwing has been recorded at 57 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 6 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Humedal Lucre-HuacarpayPeru1,949 records
AntisanaEcuador954 records
PN Antisana – pradera de los ibis y alrededoresEcuador831 records

More places

PN Antisana – Micacocha, control y alrededoresEcuador805 records
Lago PiurayPeru777 records
Reserva Antisana – flujo de lava, mirador del cóndor, y alrededoresEcuador411 records
Reserva Zuro LomaEcuador390 records
Bosque Unchog (Valqui D5.3)Peru322 records
Reserva YanacochaEcuador255 records
ACP Abra Málaga Thastayoc Royal CinclodesPeru241 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Ecuador Peru Bolivia Argentina Chile Colombia

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About

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.

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Questions

How big is the Andean Lapwing?

The Andean Lapwing weighs around 214 g.

Where does the Andean Lapwing live?

Its breeding range: South America: montane west-central Colombia to northeastern Chile and northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.