How did birds evolve? The answer is wilder than anyone thought

undefined 13, 2026

Source: nature

New Jurassic fossil discoveries are reshaping ideas about bird evolution. Alongside the famous Archaeopteryx, scientists have identified a second Jurassic bird, Baminornis, which shows advanced flight-related features earlier than expected. The diversity between these early birds suggests birds evolved and diversified sooner, and possibly flew better, than previously believed. However, the sparse fossil record means key questions about when and how flight evolved remain unresolved.

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