Perching birds are a type of bird that have the ability to perch on branches and other surfaces. The two crossword solutions for the term PERCHING BIRD are WREN and RAVEN. Wrens are small, brown birds with short tails and long wings. They are found in many parts of the world and are known for their loud, melodic songs. Ravens are large, black birds with long, thick bills and wedge-shaped tails. They are found in many parts of the world and are known for their intelligence and ability to mimic sounds.