Andean lapwing
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Vanellus resplendens

The Andean lapwing (Vanellus resplendens ) is a species of bird in the family Charadriidae.It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, swamps, and pastureland.

Appearance

It has a gray head, red ring round its eyes, red black-tipped beak, red legs and dull olive green wings.

Distribution

Geography

Andean lapwing habitat map
Andean lapwing habitat map
Andean lapwing
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Habits and Lifestyle

Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Andean lapwing Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andean_lapwing
2. Andean lapwing on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22694078/93437324
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/498314

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