This Plumbeous water redstart was perched on an old log, next to the rapids. It is slate blue with a chestnut red tail and underparts. It thrives near flowing streams in the Himalayas, at altitudes between 2,000 and 4,000 meters above sea level. It defends its territory very aggressively and feeds on insects, such as moths and their larvae, dayflies and gnats, but also eats seeds and berries such as barberry. During the hunt, it can fly up to a height of seven meters above the water and then slide down in a spiral back to the starting point. Plumbeous water redstart has a wide distribution area and is not considered threatened.