Behaviour The movements of this species are largely unknown although it is likely to be entirely sedentary (del Hoyo et al. 1996). Outside of the breeding season it may be displaced locally following habitat reduction by burning however (del Hoyo et al. 1996). The timing of breeding varies geographically, although the species appears to breed during the rains in the southern part of its range (del Hoyo et al. 1996, Taylor and van Perlo 1998). It is likely to breed in solitary pairs and is solitary (or at least territorial) throughout the year (Taylor and van Perlo 1998). Habitat The species shows a preference for habitats with dense, lush grass and other vegetation between 0.7 and 1.5 m high, in areas with shallow mud and water (Urban et al. 1986, del Hoyo et al. 1996, Taylor and van Perlo 1998). Suitable habitats include patches of savanna in lowland forest, grassy marshes in savanna and along lake shores, rank grass and sedge along wet drainage lines, in miombo woodland, open secondary growth, and moist post-cultivation growth dominated by Aframomum spp. and arrowroot in forest (north-east Gabon) (Urban et al. 1986, del Hoyo et al. 1996, Taylor and van Perlo 1998). Occurs to 700 m (Quintero and Jetz 2018). Diet Its diet is little known but may include insects (e.g. small black ants) and seeds (del Hoyo et al. 1996, Taylor and van Perlo 1998). Breeding site The nesting characteristics and breeding site of this species are undescribed (Urban et al. 1986, Taylor and van Perlo 1998).