Coastal region from south-eastern Kenya (irregularly inland to Tsavo) south, including offshore islands of Zanzibar and Pemba, to northern Mozambique (south to Mocuba); in south-western Tanzania west to Songea.
 
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
Zanzibar Red Bishop (Euplectes nigroventris) [XC633792]
by isaac kilusu from Unguja Ukuu (western part of Jozani NP_rarely visited_includes birds from just outside the forest), Tanzania (call)
Zanzibar Red Bishop (Euplectes nigroventris) [XC614374]
by isaac kilusu from Mandegee farm, oloitoktok, Kenya (call)