Habitat
During the breeding season on montane grasslands and moorlands, areas with lush grass, reeds, tussocks and bushes along streams, around ponds and in bogs. During the non-breeding season on dry ground among heaths and Alchemilla, human-modified habitats such as lawns, shrubberies and thickets in parks and gardens.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010).
Status NT
Habitat destruction and degradation due to intensive grazing and mowing for building material, conversion to agriculture, are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Seeds, aquatic insects, especially water beetles. Also crustaceans, small snails, earthworms.
Voice
A ringing 'wrreeee-crreeeeeuw'. A shrill 'dideet' uttered in alarm.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet