This small bird occurs only on São Tomé Island. The IUCN assessment describes forested river valleys as its main habitat and notes some records in montane areas.
The head and back are dark brown, with a faint pale eyebrow and a long, slender bill. The breast is orange-brown, while the lower belly and flanks are paler.
The IUCN assessment lists forested river valleys as its main habitat and records it in some mountain areas above 1,300 m.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.