Anchiornis
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Anchiornis is a genus of small, four-winged paravian dinosaurs, with only one known species, the type species Anchiornis huxleyi, named for its similarity to modern birds. The Latin name Anchiornis de
Anchiornis Beijing Museum of Natural History
Holotype specimen, Shanghai Natural History Museum
Anchiornis specimen YTGP-T5199
The Beijing specimen (BMNHC PH828) which had its coloration examined in 2010
Archaeopteryx
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Archaeopteryx, sometimes referred to by its German name, "Urvogel " is an extinct genus of bird-like dinosaurs. The genus name derives from the Ancient Greek ἀρχαῖος, meaning 'ancient', and πτέρυξ, me
Anchiornis
…central quills, with small and thin relative size, and rounded tips, all indicating poor aerodynamic ability. In the related dinosaurs Microraptor and Archaeopteryx, the longest wing feathers were closest to the tip of the wing, making the wings appear relatively long and pointed. However, in Anchiornis, the longest…
Archaeopteryx lithographica
The single feather
Cast of the Maxberg Specimen
Eichstätt Specimen, once considered a distinct genus, Jurapteryx