While it has yet to be assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, this species is likely threatened by habitat loss.

Appearance differs across its range, but always look for a warm rufous tail, white throat, and diffusely brown-washed chest.

[3] This species was previously placed in the genus Rhinomyias but was moved to Cyornis based on the results of a 2010 molecular phylogenetic study.

[4][5] The Sulu jungle flycatcher (C. ocularis), which is endemic to the Sulu Archipelago, and the Crocker jungle flycatcher (C. ruficrissa), which is endemic to Borneo, were split as distinct species by the IOC in 2021.

All other birds endemic to the Sulu Archipelago are endangered species due to the deforestation that has occurred in the past decades.