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

[5] The Andean lapwing is found in the Andes from southwestern Colombia south through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia into northern Chile and northwestern Argentina.

[5] The Andean lapwing is essentially resident in most of its range but moves to lower elevations during the austral winter.

[5] The Andean lapwing's breeding season is mostly between October and December though occasionally it may extend to February.

"[U]sually heard are a sharp 'wik' in alarm, a harsh 'criee-criee-cri' call, a staccato 'cwi-cwi-cwi...' or more mellow and melodic 'dididi---celeec-celeec-celeec-ce...'."

[1] "Occupation of bleak high-altitude habitats with relatively low densities of humans suggests [that the] species is probably secure at present.