Habitat: This species prefers fresh water like pond margins, flooded or wet grassy fields. Distribution: The species breeds in western arctic North America and winters from southern United States to Central America, but has been seen rarely in Panama. Natural History Notes: Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC). Characteristics: The total length of this species varies between 26.67 cm and 29.21 cm (measured from tip of bill to end of tail).