| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | 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.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Resident species in much of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. Some northern populations may show local seasonal movements.
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| Migrate to: | Mostly non-migratory, though local altitudinal movements occur in hilly areas depending on season and food availability.
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| Breeding season: | 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.
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| Breed in: | Prefers evergreen and moist deciduous forests, forest edges, and well-wooded gardens. Chooses shady, humid spots for nesting.
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| Habitat: | Found in dense forest canopies, wooded valleys, plantations, and gardens. Often seen actively flitting through foliage and making short sally flights to catch insects.
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| Diet: | Primarily insectivorous, feeding on flies, beetles, caterpillars, and other small invertebrates. Hunts by hawking in mid-air or gleaning from leaves and branches.
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