Archaeopteryx (Archaeopteryx lithographica)
Archaeopteryx (Archaeopteryx lithographica)
The Archaeopteryx is a bird-like dinosaur that is between a non-avian feathered dinosaur and a modern bird. It is accepted by paleontologists as the oldest known bird; they lived in the Late Jurassic period in what is now southern Germany and parts of Portugal. Physically, they had jaws with sharp teeth, three fingers with claws, a long bony tail, hyperextensible second toes, and feathers. They were small in size with broad wings which led scientists to believe in their capability to fly. However, this is substantially different than how birds fly today.
The Archaeopteryx had an overall length between 1.3’-1.6’ (.4-.5 m), standing height of 5.5”-7.1” (14-18 cm), and body width of 1.4”-2” (3.5-5 cm). The weight of the Archaeopteryx was between 1.8-2.2 lb (.82-1 kg).
The Archaeopteryx is a bird-like dinosaur that is between a non-avian feathered dinosaur and a modern bird. It is accepted by paleontologists as the oldest known bird; they lived in the Late Jurassic period in what is now southern Germany and parts of Portugal. Physically, they had jaws with sharp teeth, three fingers with claws, a long bony tail, hyperextensible second toes, and feathers. They were small in size with broad wings which led scientists to believe in their capability to fly. However, this is substantially different than how birds fly today.
The Archaeopteryx had an overall length between 1.3’-1.6’ (.4-.5 m), standing height of 5.5”-7.1” (14-18 cm), and body width of 1.4”-2” (3.5-5 cm). The weight of the Archaeopteryx was between 1.8-2.2 lb (.82-1 kg).
