This rare species inhabits grasslands and intertidal zones of the coastal region from the sea level up to 70m. It is migratory, breeding in north-eastern Russia and wintering in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Southeast Asian countries like Japan. It sometimes congregates in large numbers especially around the migratory season and gets dispersive in small groups on wintering grounds (BirdLife International 2018).

Conservation Status:   

According to the IUCN Red List Assessment, the population of this species is declining, with the current population size ranging between 240 and 456 individuals. The threat to its persistence comes from habitat disturbance due to large scale commercial and agricultural developments, harsh climatic conditions and also hunting along the migratory route and on wintering grounds (BirdLife International 2018).