Vibrant mosaic of a colorful parrot on a classical marble column against a black background.

The picture shows an elaborate mosaic depicting a single bird. The bird resembles a parrot or parakeet: it has a slender body, long, colorful tail feathers, and a striking red beak. It stands on a small rectangular block that looks like a stone or marble pedestal. The background is very dark—almost black—which makes the bird stand out strongly in color. The entire picture consists of many small, differently colored stones (tesserae), as is typical of ancient mosaic art. The style is reminiscent of Roman or Hellenistic mosaics, which often depicted animals in realistic poses. See more