A recently analyzed near-complete fossil skull found in Antarctica has revealed Vegavis iaai to be the oldest known modern bird, according to a study published in Nature. The fossil, which dates back approximately 68 million years, provides insights into the evolution of modern birds, particularly waterfowl.
image sourced from original article at https://www.jpost.com/science/science-around-the-world/article-840916Original article source: https://www.jpost.com/science/science-around-the-world/article-840916
Source Id: 8534864356
