Habitat
Shallow, freshwater marshes, swamps, pools and lakes. Occasionally on more open lakes and reservoirs, or sewage pans, flooded fields, rice paddies and waterside areas heavily disturbed by wild ungulates or cattle.
Population
Estimated population is 56,000 - 220,000 (2010).
Status LC
Habitat degradation through wetland conversion to agriculture, hunting are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Omnivorous. Seeds, fruits and other vegetable matter. Also, aquatic invertebrates such as crustaceans, molluscs, water insects such as beetles and the larvae of flies.