Sentence examples for on the perch from inspiring English sources

The phrase "on the perch" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe someone or something that is situated in a high or elevated position, often metaphorically. Example: "The bird sat quietly on the perch, observing its surroundings."

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Several males line up on the perch, and each one sequentially flutters over the others, turning a cartwheel in midair and singing a brief song.

I lifted it on the perch of my finger and it was gone in a flash.

They refuse to compromise, insult their opponents and isolate themselves on the perch of their own solipsism.

Justin Verlander will be back on the mound at Comerica Park on Thursday, back on the perch from which he reigned in 2011.

Unfortunately, their Congolese vocalist, Waldo, has "had some issues with the bird flu, but we hope to get him back on the perch soon".

The heron is mint green and made of copper, and unlike the rooster that preceded her on the perch, is fitted with an antitheft device.

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Perching birds have a tendon locking mechanism that helps them hold on to the perch when they are asleep.

The amount of time that the female spent on the perches within 20 cm of the speaker was recorded.

This should continue to fill on its own from the weight of the birds landing on the "perches".

This will help her grip on the perches in her cage and reduces the chance of her toenails snagged on clothing or fabric.

Usually toenails are not trimmed on baby or small birds, as they need them to stay on the perches, but adult parrots, for example, should be trimmed.

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