Southern African Range: Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Area of Occupancy: 49,000 km²
Population Estimate: 40,000 to 55,400 adults
Population Trend: Fluctuating with recent increase
Habitat: Coastal lagoons, flooded salt pans, salt works
Threats: Low breeding frequency and success, water abstraction from breeding sites, toxins, pesticides, collisions with fences and power lines, disturbance by aircraft