Deforestation is the main threat and was found to result in an average 2% loss of forest within Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, one of the bird's primary refuges, between 1985 and 1999. The park's lower montane forest is usually removed to make way for palm oilplantations; since 2006 Indonesia has been the biggest producer of palm oil and has seen a 400% growth in production between 1994 and 2004. Production is expected to double by the end of 2030.
Deforestation poses a significant threat, resulting in an average 2% loss of forest within Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, one of the bird's primary habitats, between 1985 and 1999. The park's lower montane forest is frequently cleared to make way for palm oil plantations; since 2006, Indonesia has become the world's leading producer of palm oil, experiencing a 400% increase in production between 1994 and 2004. Production is anticipated to double by the end of 2030.