It appears to be recovering well after its wing was amputated. The Caroni Rice Fields of Trinidad have been nearly abandoned by shorebirds, though various herons and egrets remain common. The Neotropical Bird Club aims to foster an awareness of birds and conservation in the Neotropics, facilitate communication among groups and individuals interested in Neotropical birds, provide a forum for publishing new data on Neotropical birds, and channel conservation efforts toward priority species and sites. Members receive Cotinga, a biannual journal filled with timely information on Neotropical birds. Variable-radius point counts involve estimating the distance from the observer to the point where each bird is first detected.
Density is calculated using a complex formula.
Many of the identifications reported in the SCBA are tentative in nature.