Definitions of perch:

• noun:   any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes
• noun:   spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes
• noun:   support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
• noun:   any of numerous fishes of America and Europe
• noun:   an elevated place serving as a seat
• noun:   a square rod of land
• noun:   a linear measure of 16.5 feet
• verb:   sit, as on a branch

  Example: "The birds perched high in the treee"

• verb:   cause to perch or sit

  Example: "She perched her hat on her head"

• verb:   to come to rest, settle
• name:  A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #50048)