The image is of a hooded merganser duck swimming in a body of water. The duck is facing towards the right side of the image and its body is partially submerged in the water. It has a black head and neck, with a white patch on its chest and a brown body. Its wings are spread out and its tail feathers are fanned out. The water is green and there are small ripples around the duck. In the background, there are trees and shrubs visible.