The image is a close-up photograph of a bird, specifically a Nightjar, perched on a black asphalt surface. The bird is facing towards the right side of the image, with its head turned slightly to the left. It has a brown body with black and white speckles on its wings and tail. Its beak is slightly open, as if it is about to take flight. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a dark, cloudy sky. The image is taken at night, casting a soft glow on the bird and the asphalt.