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close| Location | Belgium, Vlaams Gewest |
| Central coordinates | 3o 41.00' East 51o 4.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, C3 |
| Area | 213 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for wintering Anas clypeata.
Site description A large part of the area consists of humid grasslands inundated during the winter period.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata | winter | - | present [units unknown] | - | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREV COCE BE043 | Nature Reserve | 0 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| unknown | - |
Management considerations The area is now well protected and there are no immediate threats. It is proposed as a Ramsar Site.
Protection status National Partial International NoneIBA partly covered by Nature Reserve.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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