Malawi (B) (NB), Tanzania [United Republic of] (B) (NB).
Eastern and southern Tanzania, in regions of Dodoma, Morogoro and Iringa (Kiboriani Mts and Wota Mts, Ukaguru Mts, Uluguru Mts, and Rubeho and Iringa highlands south to highlands near L Malawi); also extreme north-western Malawi (Misuku Hills).
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
Dark Batis (Batis crypta) [XC514454]
by Louis A. Hansen from Dibililo camp, Mafwemiro forest, Mpwapwa, Dodoma Region, Tanzania (call)
Dark Batis (Batis crypta) [XC514239]
by Louis A. Hansen from Dibililo camp, Mafwemiro forest, Mpwapwa, Dodoma Region, Tanzania (call)
Subspecies
Until very recently was included as part of nominate subspecies of Forest Batis (Batis mixta). Related also to Cape Batis (Batis capensis), the range of which it approaches without overlap in northern Malawi. All form superspecies that includes Reichenow's Batis (Batis reichenowi) and Woodwards' Batis (Batis fratrum), and probably also Margaret's Batis (Batis margaritae) and Ruwenzori Batis (Batis diops).
BirdLife International Species Factsheet