Habitat
Moist, dense scrub in rocky ravines. In winter, in bamboo and undergrowth of primary evergreen forest on rocky hillsides. From 400 - 900 m, occasionaly up to 1,800 m.
Extreme north-eastern India (south-eastern Arunachal Pradesh and adjacent eastern Assam) and adjacent northern Myanmar.
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 VU
Habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation as a result of commercial logging, clearance for tea cultivation and shifting agriculture are all possible threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
In winter in monospecific flocks of up to 20 individuals. It is quite vocal, but wary and skulking.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet