Family: Locustellidae (Grasshopper-warblers and grassbirds)

Authority: (Cain & Galbraith, 1955)

Red List Category

Criteria: B1b(iii)+2b(iii)

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Justification of Red List category
This poorly known species has a small range and its habitat is inferred to be experiencing continuing degradation. For this reason it is listed as Near Threatened.

Population size: 1000-2000 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 1,000 km²

Country endemic: yes