Habitat
Lowland marshes, swamps, lagoons, the banks of slow-flowing rivers, seasonally flooded alluvial plains, often in areas surrounded by forest. From sea-level - 1,200 m.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status NT
Habitat loss through wetland drinage, egg collection, hunting and trade are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Vegetarian. Green parts of succulent aquatic plants.
Voice
A powerful bugled 'klerr-a-ruk, cherio'. One of the loudest birds in the world.