Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status EN
Habitat destruction and degradation through burning of forest for subsistence maize cultivation, uncontrolled bushfires, commercial logging and exploitation for charcoal and firewood, is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Often in mixed-species flocks in dense deciduous forest. Can be observed striping bark from dead branches, opening pupal cases and removing epiphytes with its strong bill. The noise of this debris falling aids the location of the species.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet