Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010) and decreasing.
Status NT
Lowland forest loss, degradation and fragmentation through logging and mining concessions, are the major threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Melodious Babbler (Malacopteron palawanense) [XC320915]
by Barry Edmonston from Iwahig, Palawan, Philippines (song)
Melodious Babbler (Malacopteron palawanense) [XC776047]
by Paul Noakes from Puerto Princesa City (near Puerto Princesa), Palawan, MIMAROPA, Philippines (duet, song)
Subspecies
Forms a superspecies with Rufous-crowned Babbler (Malacopteron magnum) and sometimes thought possibly conspecific.