Mexican species at the northernmost edge of their range also occur here. Species like the white-nosed coati, Chiricahua fox squirrel, and the elegant trogon can be found in the sky-islands of southeastern Arizona, but are rarely seen elsewhere in the state or country. Migrating birds pass through the area on their way to and from wintering grounds in Mexico, Central and South America, while many bird species are “residents” at Chiricahua at various times of the year. Almost 200 species of birds have been documented in the Monument. The unique geology, geographic location, and diverse ecology of the park all play a role in its incredible animal diversity. In all, there are 71 species of mammals, 46 species of reptiles, 8 amphibians, 171 species of birds, and uncounted numbers of insects that regularly occur at Chiricahua National Monument.
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