This elusive wren-babbler inhabits lowland to foothill forest on Borneo. Small groups forage near the ground; a black throat and scaly-looking breast are useful field marks.
Behind the black throat is a pale bluish-gray patch. Black-edged breast feathers create a scaly look, and the wings are chestnut.
Small groups forage on the ground and in the lower forest storey, searching among leaf litter. The bird is secretive and may be detected by its short song or a longer, more varied song.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.