Least Concern

A small passerine, about 16–17 cm in length. It has dark grey upperparts, white underparts, and prominent white wing bars. The tail is black with white edges. Both sexes look similar.

Resident species across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Non-migratory, though local movements may occur in search of food.

Breeds mainly from March to June. The nest is a small cup made of twigs, grass, and spider silk, often placed in a fork of a tree branch. Clutch size is typically 2–4 eggs.

Found in moist deciduous and evergreen forests, forest edges, gardens, and plantations. Prefers dense foliage for nesting.

Common in forests, wooded areas, and gardens, often seen in pairs or small family groups. Frequently joins mixed-species foraging flocks.

Primarily insectivorous, feeding on flies, beetles, caterpillars, and other small insects. Hunts by sallying from perches or gleaning insects from leaves and branches.