Larvivora

Larvivora is a small genus of passerine birds in the family Muscicapidae, comprising several East Asian robin- or flycatcher-like species. The genus has a complex taxonomic history; molecular phylogenetic studies in the 2000s and 2010s led to the transfer of several species from Luscinia and Erithacus into Larvivora, refining the circumscription of the group. The species within the genus tend to be medium-sized, with a divergence in plumage between sexes. In many species males show more vivid coloration, with blue or rufous tones, while females are generally duller.

Geographic range covers much of East Asia, including the Russian Far East, Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan, with some species on offshore islands. They inhabit woodlands, forest edges, scrub, and gardens, often preferring dense understory or thickets where they forage for insects and small invertebrates. Foraging is typically by short flights from low perches to the ground or low branches, a behavior reminiscent of both robins and flycatchers.

Breeding biology is diverse but common traits include cup-shaped nests placed in shrubs or dense vegetation, and a diet that shifts to fruit post-breeding in some localized populations. Declines in habitat quality in parts of Asia threaten some populations, though overall conservation status varies among species.