The image shows a bird perched on a thin branch of a tree. 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 long neck. The body of the bird is covered in black and white stripes, which are spread out in a fan-like pattern. The background is a clear blue sky. The branch it is perched on is bare, with no leaves or other vegetation visible.