Least Concern

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.

Migratory species — breeds in northern Asia, including Siberia, Mongolia, and northeastern Europe.

Winters in South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

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.

Prefers open woodlands, forest edges, and scrubby areas in temperate and boreal regions. Often found near water and clearings.

During winter, occupies gardens, forests, plantations, and parks at lower elevations. Often seen perched on exposed branches while foraging.

Primarily insectivorous, feeding on flies, beetles, caterpillars, and other small insects. Hunts by sallying from a perch or gleaning insects from foliage.