Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2000 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding (-) | 3 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding (-) | 100–130 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 40 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Alluvial and very wet forest |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 30 | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Forestry plantations; Urban parks and gardens; Other urban and industrial areas; Ruderal land |
| Grassland | 1 | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands |
| Shrubland | - | Scrub |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation; Fens, transition mires and springs |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 60 |
| tourism/recreation | 60 |
| hunting | 50 |
| agriculture | 40 |
| military | 40 |
| nature conservation and research | 1 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Marche en Famenne (Belgium). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/marche-en-famenne-iba-belgium on 15/01/2025.