1674 C. Cotton xxxviii. 216 In especial manner take care that your Cocks roosting-Perch be not too small in the gripe, or so ill placed that he cannot sit without stradling.
1840 XVIII. 477/1 The first roosting-perch..should be placed lengthways.
1998 T. K. Shrestha 21 They retire to rest in roosting perches where they huddle along a branch keeping close bodily contact.