Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
Status NT
Habitat destruction and degradation through extensive clearance, particularly in the wet zone, through logging, fuelwood collection, conversion to agriculture and tree plantations, gem mining, settlement and fire, are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
Call a harsh 'dzit'. Song is a high-pitched, metallic 'ptit ptit ptit ptit tsi' or 'tit tit tit tit tit tit' and also a high, thin, rapid 'psee-psee-psee-psee-psee-psee-psee'.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet