Least Concern

About 12–13 cm in length; weight ~14–20 g. Males have a black head, white collar, orange-brown chest, and brownish back, while females are paler with a buffy chest and brown-streaked back. Tail is black with white bases.

Migratory species — breeds in Siberia and northern Asia.

Winters in South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and southern China. Moves to open fields, grasslands, and scrubby areas.

May to July in northern regions. Builds a cup-shaped nest on the ground or low shrubs. Clutch size is typically 4–6 eggs.

Prefers open grassy plains, meadows, and scrublands in temperate and subarctic regions of Siberia. Often near small bushes or rocks for perch points.

During winter, found in agricultural fields, open scrub, grasslands, and roadside hedges. Frequently perches on low bushes or posts, watching for insects.

Mainly insectivorous, feeding on flies, beetles, grasshoppers, caterpillars, and small arthropods. Also takes small seeds occasionally. Hunts by perching and sallying to catch prey.