The image is a black and white photograph of a mandarin duck swimming in a body of water. The duck is facing towards the right side of the image, with its head slightly tilted downwards. It has a distinctive orange and white striped head and neck, with a black beak and feet. Its wings are spread out, and its tail feathers are fanned out behind it. The water is calm and still, with ripples visible on the surface. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a wooded area with trees and foliage.