It is mostly found in the increasingly smaller high elevation forests throughout western and central Java.

They do not occur at higher elevation forests where they are usually replaced by other species such as the Sambar deer.

The habitat consists of high elevation forests (about 1,200 meters).

The bird became constricted as more of its low elevation forest became colonized by mosquitoes.

There it is restricted to moist, high elevation forests above approx.

Higher elevation forests lack tree cavities, so few, if any, nests could be made.

At the southern end of its range (Oregon and California) this species is distinctly restricted to middle elevation forests.

Once on top of the Allegheny Plateau it winds its way through high elevation forests and mountain bogs.

Much of the lower elevation forests have been logged at least once.

From 800 to 1300 meters elevation forests predominate with: