It is found in Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and Zambia. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.
The Nigrita canicapillus is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
Nothing known about the Nigrita canicapillus