The image shows a bird perched on a tree branch. The bird is a yellow-crowned night heron, with a black and white striped body and a long, pointed beak. It is facing towards the right side of the image, with its head turned slightly to the left. The tree branch is covered in green leaves and branches, and the background is a clear blue sky. The image appears to be taken during the day, as the sun is shining through the leaves and casting shadows on the tree.