Family: Locustellidae (Grasshopper-warblers and grassbirds)

Authority: (Blyth, 1851)

Red List Category

Criteria: B1b(ii,iii,v)

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Justification of Red List category
This species has a very small range, within which it is apparently scarce and localised. Although much of its habitat remains secure, it may be declining as a result of habitat loss in some areas, and this situation should be carefully monitored. It is currently considered Near Threatened.

Population size: unknown

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 6,000 km²

Country endemic: yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - shelf island
Realm - Indomalayan
IUCN System - Terrestrial