It is found in China, Laos and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
The Heterophasia desgodinsi is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
* Black-headed Sibia dl Heterophasia desgodinsi - first at Di Linh, in quarry. Long-tailed Sibia fg Heterophasia picaoides * Black-headed Parrotbill dl Paradoxornis margaritae - sev. small groups along border of Di Linh forest. More
Black-headed Sibia – Heterophasia desgodinsi: common Laojun Shan 218. Stripe-throated Yuhina – Yuhina gularis: Wawu; 1 Laojun Shan 219. White-collared Yuhina – Yuhina diademata: Emei, Wawu, Sawan; several Laojun Shan 220. Black-chinned Yuhina – Yuhina nigrimenta: Emei 221. Great Parrotbill – Conostoma oemodium: 2 Wawu, 1 Wuy 222. Brown Parrotbill – Paradoxornis unicolor: 1 Wawu 223. Gray-headed Parrotbill – Paradoxornis gularis: Emei 224. Vinous-throated Parrotbill – Paradoxornis webbianus: Du Fu 225. More