perched

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We were soon greeted by Jack Levenberg, a docent and naturalist, with Sierra, a great horned owl, perched on his gloved hand.

From Los Angeles Times

“Fine,” I muttered, and walked up to the stool Olka was perched on.

From Literature

There was an uproar from the other birds as she flew out of its way, then perched again and lunged just as it was about to take another egg.

From Literature

Last night, they visited the nest perched high up in a Jeffrey pine tree and chortled together, “which was good to see,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Harris-Genois said he took inspiration from a lion when creating Demogorgon's threatening posture -- toes perched, ready to pounce.

From Barron's