| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | Length about 25–27 cm; weight ~50–70 g. A striking passerine with bright golden-yellow plumage, black wings and tail, and a black eye stripe. Females are duller with greenish-yellow upperparts.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Resident and partially migratory across the Indian subcontinent, particularly northern and central India. Northern populations migrate southward during winter.
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| Migrate to: | Winters in southern India and Sri Lanka. Some local movements occur based on fruiting trees and seasonal climate.
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| Breeding season: | April to August, coinciding with the pre-monsoon and monsoon season. Males display with melodious fluting calls to attract females.
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| Breed in: | Builds a deep cup-shaped nest suspended from the fork of a branch in tall trees. Clutch size is typically 2–3 eggs, incubated mainly by the female, with both parents feeding the chicks.
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| Habitat: | Prefers deciduous and mixed forests, wooded gardens, plantations, and riverine trees. Often stays in the canopy and mid-storey, making it somewhat inconspicuous despite its bright color.
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| Diet: | Feeds on fruits, berries, nectar, and insects, especially caterpillars and beetles. Forages actively in the canopy and mid-storey, sometimes hovering briefly to pluck fruits.
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