Term for puffed up feathers
Is there any single-worded term that describes a bird with puffed up feathers?
Not an adjective, but I think you are looking for rouse, roused, or rousing. Etymology: Verb: Middle English, to shake the feathers
Edit: From [TFD]
1 5. (Falconry) (intr) falconry (of hawks) to ruffle the feathers and cause them to stand briefly on end (a sign of contentment)
ruffle TFD
- To erect (the feathers). Used of birds.