What does "perches" mean ?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
A "perch" refers to an object that is up high or elevated which something or someone can sit or rest on. The word "perch" is usually used in the context of something which a bird rests on, like a branch. In this context, however, "perch" is used to describe something which a pilot sits on, which is their seat in a jet. This is a very unusual use of the word "perch". Ex: The bird is perched high up in the tree. Ex: Three birds are on the perch.