perchandpounce
Perchandpounce is a term used to describe a two-stage foraging and predation strategy characterized by a period of elevated observation followed by a rapid strike. The approach combines patience and surprise, enabling a hunter to minimize energy expenditure while maximizing capture success. In literature and field guides, the phrase is often hyphenated as perch-and-pounce.
In birds of prey and some small mammals, perch-and-pounce involves positioning on an elevated perch such as
Species known to employ this tactic include several raptors such as red-tailed hawks and goshawks, as well
Outside biology, perch-and-pounce is used metaphorically to describe a two-phase strategic approach in business, politics, and