They are found on scrub habitats on steep, rocky hills many of which are threatened by granite quarrying.

This uncrested species of bulbul is olive grey above with a yellow throat, undertail coverts and tail tips.

The closest resembling species is the white-browed bulbul but this has a supercilium and lacks the yellow throat.

The distribution is highly fragmented and populations are very local, making hilly habitats a very special conservation concern.

[21][22] This bird is usually shy and hidden within scrub and is usually detected by its sudden cackling outbursts of calls, which are similar to those of the white-browed bulbul.