aurated

Having or resembling ears.

It must, however, be remarked, that these tufts, or ears, are never erected but when the bird is in a quiescent state. […] When it was asleep or undisturbed, the aurated feathers were very distinguishable, standing above the rest about half an inch […]

Resembling or containing gold; gold-coloured; gilded.

Combined with auric acid or some other compound of gold