Where should the highest perch in an aviary be placed to reduce predation risk?

• A. On the inside/solid wall of the cage
• B. On the outside wall
• C. On the top of the cage
• D. On a low perch near the ground

Answer: (A)

Placing the highest perch inside against a solid wall gives birds a high retreat that remains protected by the cage’s barriers. Predators outside would have to breaching the outer enclosure to access that perch, which is much less likely than reaching through openings or climbing from outside if the perch were on the outside wall or on the top. A perch on the top or outside wall is more exposed to predators, while a low perch near the ground offers little protection at all. So, the safest setup is a high perch inside, attached to a solid wall.