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

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.

This species is common wherever there is suitable habitat but Tablas Island and Romblon have mostly been deforested in the past century.

There are reportedly very few registered forest patches that exceed 100 hectares, and apparently a complete lack of mature forest in the south of the island There are no species specific conservation programs going on at the moment but conservation actions proposed include more species surveys to better understand habitat and population.

initiate education and awareness campaigns to raise the species's profile and instill pride in locals.