Least Concern

A small passerine, about 11–12 cm in length, weighing around 8–10 g. It has slate-grey head, yellow underparts, olive-green upperparts, and a short, slender bill. Both sexes look similar.

Resident species in much of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. Some northern populations may show local seasonal movements.

Mostly non-migratory, though local altitudinal movements occur in hilly areas depending on season and food availability.

Breeds from March to July. The nest is a cup-shaped structure made of moss, lichens, and spider webs, usually placed on a tree branch or in a fork. Clutch size is typically 3–5 eggs.

Prefers evergreen and moist deciduous forests, forest edges, and well-wooded gardens. Chooses shady, humid spots for nesting.

Found in dense forest canopies, wooded valleys, plantations, and gardens. Often seen actively flitting through foliage and making short sally flights to catch insects.

Primarily insectivorous, feeding on flies, beetles, caterpillars, and other small invertebrates. Hunts by hawking in mid-air or gleaning from leaves and branches.