Holle Cropper

Holle Cropper

Holle Cropper
Conservation status Common
Country of origin Netherlands
Classification
US Breed Group Fancy
EE Breed Group Pouter and Cropper
Pigeon
Columba livia

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]

See also

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References

  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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