Omiltemi Ecological State Park
Omiltemi Ecological State Park is a protected area in southern Mexico. It is located in the Sierra Madre del Sur of Guerrero. The park includes well-preserved pine–oak forests and cloud forests.
Geography
Omiltemi Ecological State Park is located in the Sierra Madre del Sur, 15 km west of Chilpancingo.The topography is rugged, with steep slopes and deep gorges. Elevations range from 1800 to 2800 meters.
Flora and fauna
The park is in the Sierra Madre del Sur pine–oak forests ecoregion. Plant communities include pine forest, pine–oak forest, cloud forest, oak forest, humid oak forest, and areas of dry scrub. The forests of the reserve are some of the best-preserved in Guerrero. 595 species of vascular plants from 102 families have been identified in the park, including 103 species orchids in 41 genera.167 species of birds have been recorded. 79% of species are permanent residents, 18% are winter residents, 1% are summer residents, and 2% are of uncertain seasonality. 20 species or subspecies are endemic to the Sierra Madre del Sur. Bird species include the long-tailed wood partridge, singing quail, banded quail, white-faced quail-dove, military macaw, dusky hummingbird, white-tailed hummingbird, pine flycatcher,, white-throated jay or Omiltemi jay, Boucard's wren, Aztec thrush, blue mockingbird, red-headed tanager, rufous-capped brushfinch, and white-throated towhee. Endemic and limited-range species include Wagler's toucanet, white-throated jay, white-tailed hummingbird, white-striped woodcreeper, Aztec thrush, and subspecies of the long-tailed wood partridge. Omiltemi is designated an Important Bird Area for the presence of the white-tailed hummingbird and white-throated jay.
The Omiltemi cottontail and Omiltemi minute salamander are limited to the park and surrounding mountains.