This barwing occurs in parts of China and Vietnam. Its crest is pointed, and the crown and ear-coverts are silver-gray and streaked. Markings and tail pattern differ between subspecies.
It has a pointed crest and silver-gray crown and ear-coverts marked with dark streaks. The short tail is rufous; streaking and tail patterns differ between subspecies.
It uses the understory and dense growth of evergreen oak forest and feeds mainly on small invertebrates.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.