Abstract: Lapwing Vanellus vanellus was a kind of common-seen birds. A brief review on the geographical distribution, diets, habitat selection and reproductive biology was given based on references and investigation of the lapwing. Food diet of Lapwing varies from adult and nestling, and was also influenced by season, habitat, temperature difference between day and night. Habitat selection was effected by factors like food, environmental humidity, vegetation height and concealment. Lapwing has a high variability of the mating system, such as monogamy polygyny and polyandry.