Family: Pellorneidae (Ground babblers)

Authority: (Robinson & Kloss, 1919)

Red List Category

Criteria: C2a(i)

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Justification of Red List category
This species is thought to have a moderately small population, which is suspected to be experiencing a moderately rapid decline owing to on-going deforestation. It is therefore listed as Near Threatened as it almost qualifies for a threatened listing under Criterion C2a(i).

Population size: 10000-19999

Population trend: Decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 310,000 km²

Country endemic: No