It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
The Golden-headed Tree Babbler is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
Golden-headed Tree Babbler Stachris chrysaea catalogue details song, recorded by Reg Kersley, 6 February 1973, Fraser's Hill, Malaysia. New Britain Friarbird Philemon cockerelli catalogue details recorded for The British Library during the Oxford University 'Nakanai' expedition, recorded by Nigel Gummerson, 9 August 1993 , East New Britain, Papua New Guinea . More