Region of Mompach, Manternach, Bech and Osweiler (27262)
Luxembourg, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Région de Mompach, Manternach, Bech et Osweiler
Central coordinates: Latitude: 49.7500, Longitude: 6.4333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 183 to 399
Area of KBA (km2): 39.83596
Protected area coverage (%): 90.16
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Delineation rationale: Delineation corresponds to suitable habitats for trigger species like Red and Black Kite, Black Stork, Red-backed and Great-grey Shrike.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 29 | |
| Grassland | 57 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 1 | |
| Forest | 13 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Agro-industry grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Agro-industry farming | Ongoing |