The image is a photograph of a hooded merganser duck swimming in a body of water. The duck is facing towards the right side of the image, with its head slightly tilted upwards. It has a distinctive white head and neck, with a black and white striped pattern on its wings and tail. Its body is a dark brown color with a white stripe running down its back. The water is calm and still, with small ripples visible on the surface. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a wooded area with trees and other vegetation.