What does the Northern Lapwing eat?

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

Diet overview

Insectivore, primarily feeding on invertebrates.

How it forages

Forages by walking slowly and picking invertebrates from the surface or just below the soil. Diet consists mainly of insects (beetles, flies, caterpillars, grasshoppers), earthworms, slugs, and snails. Occasionally takes small vertebrates or seeds.

When it feeds

Diurnal, actively foraging during daylight hours. May also forage at night under moonlight or artificial light.

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