Patent ID: 7021241
Filing Date: 2006-04-04
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A perch assembly for removable attachment to a bird feeder having a bird feeder body, said perch assembly comprising: a locating member removably engaging the bird feeder body, a perch, and pivoting means allowing the perch to pivot relative to said locating member, said pivoting means comprising a recess in said locating member and a pivot rod, wherein, when said locating member engages the bird feeder body, said pivot rod is held in place by said recess against the bird feeder body and said perch may pivot about said pivot rod from a retracted position in which said perch is substantially flush with the a bird feeder body to an extended position in which said perch projects outwardly from the bird feeder body such that a bird may rest upon said perch, wherein said locating member comprises a bird feeding port and said perch is disposed beneath said feeding port.