Eastern Nicator
Nicator gularis
- Family
- Nicators (Nicatoridae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The eastern nicator (Nicator gularis) is a species of songbird in the family Nicatoridae.
It is found in Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It occurs south to around Mtunzini in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and is regularly reported from lowland areas north through to east Africa, including inland areas along the Zambezi River.
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Range and habitat
Southern Somalia to Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Mozambique, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Eastern nicator
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.