Fauna of Belgium

Belgium is home to over 400 species of birds.^[1] The wetlands in the High Fens have many species of migratory birds.^[2] The North Sea area itself has around 60 seabird species.^[3]

Belgium is home to at least 73 species of mammals.^[4] In 2024 2.4% of these were classified as threatened.^[2]

The forests of the Ardennes region contain red deer, European badgers, Eurasian beavers, and others.^[2]

The North Sea region of Belgium has a wide variety of fauna, with 140-150 different fish and many harbour porpoises and seals.^[4][3]