The image is a close-up of a mandarin duck swimming in the water. The duck is facing towards the right side of the image, with its head slightly tilted downwards. It has a distinctive orange beak and a black and white striped body with a red crest on its head. Its wings are spread out behind it, and its tail feathers are a mix of brown, black, and white. The water is rippling around the duck, creating ripples on the surface. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a body of water with small ripples.