Illegal trapping for the local and international cage-bird trade is considered to be the main threat to this species, as it is adaptable and can tolerate some habitat modification if left unmolested. Heavy trapping pressure and habitat fragmentation due to forest clearing are thought to be responsible for some localised extinctions of this species.
The illegal trapping of cage birds for trade is considered a major threat to the survival of this species. This species' adaptability allows it to tolerate some habitat modification but is vulnerable to heavy trapping pressure and habitat fragmentation caused by forest clearing, leading to localized extinctions.