The image shows a white-breasted nuthatch perched on the side of a tree trunk. The bird is facing towards the right side of the image and its body is slightly angled towards the left side. It has a long, pointed beak and a gray and white striped body. Its wings are slightly spread out and its tail feathers are slightly ruffled. The tree trunk is rough and textured, with patches of bark visible. The background is a clear blue sky.