Lowland wetlands, coastal mudflats and open grassland. Nesting was reported at Sambir and Moyan in 1960, but birds no longer frequent this area. On Pulau Bruit, 40 recorded in October 1985 and 11 in April 1986. There was evidence of breeding until 1985, but no subsequent records. Endangered, totally protected, resident.

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