Lapwings are large plovers, often with crests, and various kinds are found in most parts of the world except North America. They are often more at home in open fields than on shorelines. This species is common in Europe and Asia; it rarely wanders to eastern Canada or the northeastern United States.

Where are lapwings found?

Lapwings are found on farmland throughout the UK particularly in lowland areas of northern England, the Borders and eastern Scotland. In the breeding season prefer spring sown cereals, root crops, permanent unimproved pasture, meadows and fallow fields. They can also be found on wetlands with short vegetation.

What is the habitat of a lapwing?

Lapwing will live on all types of farmland but prefer mixed farming systems and extensively managed wet grasslands. They prefer wide open landscapes during the breeding season to avoid predators.