As the breeding season approaches, the distal end of the bill turns reddish, the proximal end of the throat pouch brightens to a poppy - red, the iris turns a yellowish white to light blue, and a white stripe runs down
the pouch side of neck, while the rest of the neck stays dark brown.
Ensure the
pouch of fabric is well tucked up between your baby's
side and your tummy so he is resting as if in a hammock, slightly turned towards you, bent knees above bottom, feet outside the carrier, with his head and
neck resting on your arm.