The image shows a bird standing on the edge of a grassy area next to a body of water. The bird is a purple swamphen, with a dark blue body and a red beak. It is facing towards the right side of the image, with its head turned slightly to the left. The water in the background is green and appears to be reflecting the trees and foliage around it. The grass is dry and brown, and the bird is standing on a patch of grass.