1. birds that habitually rest or roost on branches, wires, or other elevated surfaces
Usage: ornithology
2. people or things that sit or rest on high places

Examples

• Cardinals and robins are common perchers in suburban backyards.
• The ornithologist studied the feeding habits of various perchers.
• Sparrows and finches are typical perchers that visit bird feeders.
• The photographer captured images of colorful perchers on the telephone wires.
• Young perchers on the playground equipment watched the game below.
• The tree was full of perchers seeking shelter from the rain.