| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | A small, elegant wagtail about 16–18 cm long. The breeding male has a bright yellow head and underparts, olive or grey upperparts, and a long black tail with white edges. Females and non-breeding males are duller with less yellow on the head.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Migratory species, breeds in Central Asia, the Himalayas, and northern regions.
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| Migrate to: | Wintering grounds in South Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
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| Breeding season: | Generally May to August in breeding regions. Nests on the ground near water, concealed among grass or moss.
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| Breed in: | Wet meadows, tundra, and alpine marshes in the Himalayas and Central Asia.
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| Habitat: | During migration and winter, found in wetlands, paddy fields, riverbanks, and flooded grasslands. Frequently seen wagging its tail while walking on the ground.
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| Diet: | Feeds mainly on insects and small invertebrates, including flies, beetles, and larvae, often picked from the ground or shallow water.
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