The White-throated bee-eater breeds in a narrow band just south of the Sahara, from Senegal in the west to northwestern Kenya in the east. It is a slender bee-eater with two extra long and thin tail feathers in the middle. The white throat and white eyebrow band distinguish it from all other bee-eaters. It usually breeds in dry savannah, but occurs in a variety of other habitats during migration. It is often seen in groups and appears to be very social.