Habitat
Rivers and streams 5-15 m in width with relatively stable channels, cascades, waterfalls, mid-river rocks, and rocky cliffs or banks. From 800 - 2,500 m.
Population
Estimated population is 3,000 - 4,000 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Destruction of riverine habitats through construction of resoviors, hydroelectric and irrigation schemes, pollution, forest destruction are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
A series of raspy and metallic 'shenk' calls.