The Capuchin Babbler was recorded in forests of a reserve in Ghana, West Africa. Surveys in 2005 and 2008–2011 detected five groups along an approximately 500 m path through Ayiwa Forest.
Its body is described as blackish maroon, with a grey head and a creamy-yellow bill.
Surveys in 2005 and 2008–2011 described it as common in Kolor and Ayiwa forests and also present in dense forest near Kpetsu. Playback surveys detected five groups along an approximately 500 m path through Ayiwa Forest.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.