Data Zone
Country/territory: Belgium
IBA criteria met: C6 (2000)
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Area: 2,200 ha
Site description (2000 baseline)
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 (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kalmthoutse Heide (Belgium). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kalmthoutse-heide-iba-belgium on 23/11/2024.