The scene is located in Gimmelwald, Switzerland, depicting two galliform birds within a densely vegetated outdoor environment

The scene is located in Gimmelwald, Switzerland, depicting two galliform birds within a densely vegetated outdoor environment. A rooster is positioned in the right-center of the frame, facing left in profile. It presents a prominent, red, serrated comb and large red wattles. Its plumage features rich brown and copper-orange feathers on the neck and back, transitioning to darker brown and black with iridescent sheens on the body, and culminates in long, black and white tail feathers. A yellow beak and a dark eye are visible. Partially obscured behind and to the left of the rooster, a second chicken is visible, displaying mottled brown and white speckled feathers on its back and one wing. The ground is extensively covered by various species of green leafy plants and scattered taller, dried plant stalks, with minimal patches of dark soil visible.