| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | Small passerine, about 13–14 cm in length; weight ~10–15 g. Males have orange underparts, grey upperparts, and a dark tail, while females are paler with brownish-grey upperparts and orange-tinged underparts.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Migratory species — breeds in northern Asia, including Siberia, Mongolia, and northeastern Europe.
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| Migrate to: | Winters in South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
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| Breeding season: | May to July in northern breeding range. Nests in tree holes or artificial nest boxes, with a clutch size of 4–6 eggs. Both parents feed the chicks.
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| Breed in: | Prefers open woodlands, forest edges, and scrubby areas in temperate and boreal regions. Often found near water and clearings.
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| Habitat: | During winter, occupies gardens, forests, plantations, and parks at lower elevations. Often seen perched on exposed branches while foraging.
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| Diet: | Primarily insectivorous, feeding on flies, beetles, caterpillars, and other small insects. Hunts by sallying from a perch or gleaning insects from foliage.
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