| Status | LC |
|---|---|
| Status system | IUCN3.1 |
| Genus | Delacourella |
| Parent authority | Wolters, 1949 |
| Species | capistrata |
| Authority | (Hartlaub, 1861) |
| Synonyms | Nesocharis capistrata |
The grey-headed oliveback (Delacourella capistrata), also known as the white-cheeked oliveback, is a common species of estrildid finch. It has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 800,000 km2 (310,000 sq mi).
It is native to the Sudan (region) and adjacent areas. The status of the species is evaluated as Least Concern.