fluff feathers

Examples (10)

• The owl fluffed out its feathers to appear larger.
• Birds often fluff their feathers when they're cold.
• The peacock began to fluff its tail feathers during the mating display.
• She watched the robin fluff its breast feathers in the morning chill.
• The hen fluffed her feathers to protect her chicks from the rain.
• When threatened, the hawk will fluff all its feathers to intimidate predators.
• The duck fluffed its downy feathers while preening by the pond.
• Cold weather causes most birds to fluff their feathers for insulation.
• The eagle fluffed its wing feathers before taking flight.
• Baby birds instinctively fluff their feathers when they feel unsafe.