Family: Locustellidae (Grasshopper-warblers and grassbirds)

Authority: (Rand, 1960)

Red List Category

Criteria: C2a(ii)

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Justification of Red List category
This species is listed as Vulnerable as it is thought to have a small population size, which is declining as a result of habitat loss.

Population size: 2500-9999 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 8,500 km²

Country endemic: yes