perchedon

verb
UK /pɜːtʃt ɒn/
US /pɝːtʃt ɑːn/

Sitting or resting on top of something.

The little bird perched on the branch and sang a song.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Placed high up on something.

The cat perched on the fence and watched the garden.

3. Staying in a high or safe spot.

The owl perched on the roof all night.

4. Sitting lightly on the edge of something.

She perched on the edge of the chair.