Data Zone
Country/territory: Belgium
IBA Criteria met: C6 (2000)
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Area: 2,200 ha
Site description
An important and diverse area of dry and wet heathlands, fens and inland sand-dunes of the Antwerpse Kempen.
Key biodiversity
This IBA is also a nationally important staging site for migrating waders and breeding heathland species, including Lullula arborea.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kalmthoutse Heide. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 04/12/2021.
