[2] Ebird describes it as " A medium-sized, long-tailed bird of primary and secondary forest from the lowlands to the mountains on Luzon and Catanduanes.

Voice consists of single sharp “pik!” notes given at intervals or sped up into a rapid series.

It is differentiated through molecular studies, voice, solid blue chest without shaft streaks and brown belly.

[4] Forages in the understory for insects and often joins mixed-species flocks that include Golden-crowned babbler, Lemon-throated leaf warbler, Black-crowned babbler Little pied flycatcher, Turquoise flycatcher, Negros leaf warbler and other small birds.

The IUCN has classified the species as being of Least Concern where it is said to be locally common and the population is believed to be stable due to its general adaptability and tolerance for degraded forest.