Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 5, 2024

‘Strange bird’ specimen might have looked like any other bird 120 million years ago — until it opened its mouth

CNN reports

A peculiar fossil has helped scientists discover an unusual bird that lived among the dinosaurs 120 million years ago, and the find is changing the way researchers think about avian evolution.

The previously unknown species has been named Imparavis attenboroughi, which means “Attenborough’s strange bird” in Latin in honor of British naturalist Sir David Attenborough.

Read more at  Peculiar fossil reveals oldest toothless bird from 120 million years ago | CNN


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