The male of the species is by far the most striking and weighs between 6 to 8 grams, measuring in at no more than 10cm.
These birds can usually be found living in pairs only during the breeding season. After which they return to the flock, living in groups of up to 25 birds.
Their main diet consists of insects, spiders, berries, and seeds.
Not in any immediate danger, the species build remarkably well-camouflaged nests, which help preserve their population.