Perching: meaning, definitions and examples

bird behavior

To perch means to settle or rest on a elevated or high position. This action is commonly associated with birds that find a safe spot to sit or stand. Perching provides birds with a vantage point for observing their surroundings, spotting predators, or scanning for food. It can also refer to the act of resting on a branch, wire, or other elevated surface.

alighting, roosting, settling

Examples of usage

• The robin was perching on the fence.

• She watched the hawk perching gracefully on a tree branch.

• The sparrows were perching on the telephone wires.

• He noticed a butterfly perching on a flower.