Ebird describes it as A tiny bird of forest and gardens on Palawan and neighboring islands.

Specimens collected of birds in breeding condition have enlarged gonads from April to August.

[3] It is assessed as least-concern under the IUCN with populations believed to be decreasing due to habitat loss and deforestation.

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 of Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.