It is endemic to the Philippines found only on the island of Cebu where its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest.

Similar to Philippine Bulbul, but larger, with a longer bill, a black crown, and a paler throat and chest.

"[4][2] Relative to the Siquijor streak-breasted bulbul, this bird has a paler crown, a more rufous back, a cleaner throat and is slightly smaller.

[5] IUCN has assessed the streak-breasted bulbul as a whole as endangered with population estimates being 2,500 to 9,999 mature individuals and continuing to decrease.

Relative to the other 2 subspecies, this bird is not tolerant to habitat loss and can only survive in the small remaining patches of forest on Cebu.