This large, long-legged upland shorebird occurs in open places such as short grassland, burned areas, and lakeshores. It can be nomadic or migratory and is often seen in small flocks.
Adults have a black crown and a broad chestnut breast band. A broad white bar shows across the upperwing in flight.
It forages in short grassland, burned ground, and lakeshores and may wander or migrate. It is often seen in small flocks.
Juveniles have a brownish crown and yellow on the face.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.