When recognized as a species by IUCN, it was considered data deficient, but following recommendations by the BirdLife Taxonomic Working Group, IUCN now consider it a subspecies of the forest robin. It has been described as common.
When identified as a distinct species by IUCN, it was initially considered lacking sufficient information, but after receiving guidance from the BirdLife Taxonomic Working Group, IUCN now classifies it as a subspecies of the forest robin. It is frequently seen.