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  1. Archaeopteryx - Wikipedia

    Archaeopteryx lived in the Late Jurassic around 150 million years ago, in what is now southern Germany, during a time when Europe was an archipelago of islands in a shallow warm tropical …

  2. Archaeopteryx | Size, Fossils, & Facts | Britannica

    Archaeopteryx, genus of feathered dinosaur that was once thought to be the oldest known fossil bird. The specimens date to approximately 150 million years ago, during the Late Jurassic …

  3. 10 Facts About Archaeopteryx, the Famous 'Dino-Bird' - ThoughtCo

    May 8, 2025 · Archaeopteryx was both a bird and a dinosaur, showing traits of each group. The feathers of Archaeopteryx were likely not strong enough for powered flight, suggesting it might …

  4. Archaeopteryx Guide - Dinosaur.org

    Nov 13, 2024 · Archaeopteryx, known scientifically as *Archaeopteryx magnamilvum*, represents a critical evolutionary link between theropod dinosaurs and modern birds. You’ll find it’s …

  5. Archaeopteryx - University of California Museum of Paleontology

    Archaeopteryx is considered by many to be the first bird, being of about 150 million years of age. It is actually intermediate between the birds that we see flying around in our backyards and the …

  6. Archaeopteryx: The Transitional Fossil - Live Science

    Mar 14, 2018 · Archaeopteryx was an evolutionary link between non-avian dinosaurs and birds. Scientists long thought Archaeopteryx was the first bird, but recent discoveries have made …

  7. A rare Archaeopteryx fossil was kept from scientists for decades.

    May 21, 2025 · Scientists were finally given access to a remarkable Archaeopteryx fossil that’s allowed them to better understand exactly how the earliest known bird could fly.

  8. Archaeopteryx - Natural History Museum

    Archaeopteryx was a small, bird-like dinosaur. It lived during the Late Jurassic Period in what is now Europe. The discovery of the first Archaeopteryx fossil in Germany in 1861 caused a lot of …

  9. Archaeopteryx: Current Biology - Cell Press

    Jul 7, 2025 · Archaeopteryx is an icon of evolution. With its large, feathered wings, furcula, and reversed first toe, Archaeopteryx is recognizable as a bird. Yet its fully toothed jaws, elongate …

  10. Archaeopteryx - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · Archaeopteryx is the genus and common name for a dinosaur with features like a bird. The archaeopteryx was about the size of a raven, just 20 inches long and around 2 …