Data Zone
Country/territory: Belgium
IBA criteria met: C6 (2000)
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Area: 41,638 hectares (416.38 km2)
Site description (2000 baseline)
The western ridge of the Fagnes plateau south of Spa, covered by bogs, fens, remnant dry heaths and peaty heaths. The area includes important woodland.
Key biodiversity
Species listed on Annex I of the EC Birds Directive occurring on passage or wintering include Ciconia nigra, Circus cyaneus, Circus aeruginosus, Falco columbarius, Asio flammeus and Lullula arborea.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Malchamps (Belgium). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/malchamps-iba-belgium on 23/12/2024.