Holle Cropper
Breed of pigeon
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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]
Conservation statusCommon
NicknamesBalloon Cropper
Country of originNetherlands
Australian Breed GroupPouter & Cropper Group 5
Holle Cropper | |
| Conservation status | Common |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | Balloon Cropper |
| Country of origin | Netherlands |
| Classification | |
| Australian Breed Group | Pouter & Cropper Group 5 |
| US Breed Group | Cropper & Pouter |
| EE Breed Group | Pouter and Cropper NL331 |
| Notes | |
| The crop is very large and the head is held so far back that is can be difficult to see | |
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