EBird describes the bird as "Spectacular forest-dweller with blood-red eyes, endemic to Palawan and surrounding smaller islands.

The nest is small and shallow cup made of flimsily arranged twigs and is typically built by the female.

[4] It is assessed as near threatened under the IUCN with populations believed to be decreasing due to habitat loss, deforestation, hunting and the cage bird trade.

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

It occurs in the protected area in Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.