The image is of a yellow-crowned night heron standing on a branch in a body of water. The bird is facing towards the right side of the image and its head is turned slightly to the left. It has a long, pointed beak and a grey body with black and white stripes on its wings and legs. The water is still and there are small ripples visible on the surface. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a wooded area with trees and foliage.