Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China (mainland), Hong Kong (China), India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia (B), Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia (Asian), Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (China), Thailand, Vietnam.
Vagrant to Brunei Darussalam, Japan.
Southern Siberia (L Baikal) and Mongolia east to Amurland, Manchuria and northern Korea; has bred in northern Burma and north-eastern India (Assam). Winters from India and Sri Lanka to southern China, Borneo and Philippines.
 
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Voice
Generally silent. Over territory male utters a lapwing-like 'kii bii' or 'kiiy-veeee' and female an abrupt 'kee-kee'. Also a rapid chattering, 'wek-wek-wek' or 'chak-chak-chak-chak' in alarm.