Historical event

First Birds (Archaeopteryx)

Date: about 150 Million Years Ago

Appearance of Archaeopteryx, a transitional fossil between dinosaurs and modern birds, showcasing features of both groups, in the Late Jurassic.

Tags: birds, first birds, archaeopteryx, dinosaur evolution, flight evolution, jurassic, paleontology, transitional fossil

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