This babbler lives in the forest understory of Java. A white patch from throat to breast is distinctive, and it searches for insects in shaded thickets.
The upperparts are brown, with a white patch from the throat to the breast. Dark markings occur around the eyes and face; it is about 18 cm long.
It searches for insects in thickets near the forest floor and moves in small groups. It builds a nest close to the ground using plant fibers and other material.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.