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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
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.
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.
National Low
International High15 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Nature Reserves de Malchamps, 15 ha). 41,638 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Malchamps, 41,638 ha).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Malchamps (Belgium). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/malchamps-iba-belgium on 23/11/2024.
