Geographic Distribution
Quick Facts
- Size
- 17 - 20 cm
- Weight
- 50 - 100 g
- Diet
- Insects, Seeds, Fruits, Small invertebrates
Habitat
WetlandsMarshesGrasslandsAgricultural fields
Behavior
- Forages for insects, seeds, and small invertebrates in wetlands and grasslands
- Uses its sharp, pointed bill to probe for food
- Lives in dense vegetation, often near water
- Engages in secretive behavior, making it difficult to spot