It is endemic to montane forests on the western slopes of the Albertine Rift in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wild photos and sound recordings were obtained in the Itombwe Massif in December 2023.
The bird has a black body and a bright yellow crest shaped like a helmet over the head.
Researchers saw noisy, active groups in the forest midstory. About 18 birds were found at three sites during a six-week expedition.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.