What does the Red-wattled Lapwing eat?

The Red-wattled Lapwing's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Insectivore

How it forages

Forages on the ground, primarily feeding on insects (beetles, ants, termites, grasshoppers, crickets) and their larvae, as well as other invertebrates like worms and mollusks. It uses a 'run-and-peck' method, often probing the soil with its bill. Occasionally consumes small seeds.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during early morning and late afternoon. Can be active on moonlit nights.

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