The male has striking black-and-white markings. The species breeds in Himalayan forests and moves south for the winter.
The male has a white eyebrow across its black head and back, with white tips on the wings and tail. Females and young birds are browner, with fine scaled markings below.
It breeds in dense Himalayan forest and moves to southern India or Sri Lanka for winter. It searches the forest floor for insects and other small prey.
IUCN Red List · Least Concern (LC) · Global