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close| Location | Belgium, Région Wallonne |
| Central coordinates | 5o 25.00' East 50o 18.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 5,100 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Species listed on Annex I of the EC Birds Directive occurring on passage or wintering include Milvus migrans, M. milvus, Circus cyaneus, C. aeruginosus, Falco peregrinus and F. columbarius.
Site description A typical area of the Famennian depression, covered by woodlands and pastures, and including the very important Marche en Famenne military camp, which remains free of agricultural disturbance, as well as a stretch of the River Ourthe.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | - | 3 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | breeding | - | 100-130 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 40% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 1% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land; Urban parks and gardens | 30% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 40% |
| forestry | 60% |
| hunting | 50% |
| military | 40% |
| nature conservation and research | 1% |
| tourism/recreation | 60% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 1% |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Marche en Famenne. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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