| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | 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.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Resident species across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
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| Migrate to: | Non-migratory, though local movements may occur in search of food.
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| Breeding season: | 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.
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| Breed in: | Found in moist deciduous and evergreen forests, forest edges, gardens, and plantations. Prefers dense foliage for nesting.
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| Habitat: | Common in forests, wooded areas, and gardens, often seen in pairs or small family groups. Frequently joins mixed-species foraging flocks.
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| Diet: | Primarily insectivorous, feeding on flies, beetles, caterpillars, and other small insects. Hunts by sallying from perches or gleaning insects from leaves and branches.
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