Ebird describes it as "A tiny bird of wooded areas from the lowlands to the mountains of Palawan and neighboring islands.

Typically seen singly, pairs, small groups and joins mixed species flocks.

The IUCN has classified the species as being of Least Concern as it has a large range and it is common throughout with the population believed to be stable as it is able to tolerate even degraded habitat.

However, deforestation in Palawan continues due to slash and burn farming, mining, illegal logging and land conversion.

The whole of Palawan was designated as a Biosphere Reserve; however, protection and enforcement of laws has been difficult and these threats still continue.