The invention discloses a moving target detection method with the combination of region extraction and an improved texture feature. The method comprises the steps of (1) collecting successive images in a monitoring video as a sampling frame, (2) carrying out background modeling and recovery on each pixel in the sampling frame by using its sampling information, (3) segmenting the image, extractinga foreground region by using statistical features of image blocks, judging the illumination change in the foreground region, and determining whether the second judgment of the foreground region is needed, and (4) carrying out the accurate extraction of foreground pixel points in the foreground region. By performing fast foreground region extraction, the amount of calculation for subsequent accurate judgment is greatly reduced, while the region extraction is carried out, two main interferences including a spatial displacement interference (leaf sway, etc.) and a brightness variation interference (lighting change, etc.) are eliminated, and a moving target in the image sequence is accurately and efficiently extracted.