ruffle its feathers

[for a bird] to point its feathers outward. The bird ruffled its feathers when it was annoyed. My parrot ruffles its feathers whenever it is ready to preen itself.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Paulos	-	Biblical Greek
Aristarchos	-	Ancient Greek
Hyacinth	['haiəsinθ]
Polykarpos	-	Ancient Greek
Geordie	JOR-dee	English
Xenia	-	Greek, Ancient Greek