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Holle Cropper

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Holle Cropper
Holle Cropper
Conservation statusCommon
NicknamesBalloon Cropper
Country of originNetherlands
Classification
Australian Breed GroupPouter & Cropper Group 5
US Breed GroupCropper & Pouter
EE Breed GroupPouter and Cropper NL331
Notes
The crop is very large and the head is held so far back that is can be difficult to see

The Holle Cropper (also known as the Amsterdam Balloon Cropper) is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding.[1] Holle Croppers, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). This breed was developed in Holland.[2]

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See also

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References

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  1. Levi, Wendell (1977). The Pigeon. Sumter, S.C.: Levi Publishing Co, Inc. ISBN 0-85390-013-2.
  2. Seymour, Rev. Colin (Ed)(2006) Australian Fancy Pigeons National Book of Standards.
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