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150-Million-Year-Old Bird Fossil Reshapes Evolution Timeline

5/28/2025

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A groundbreaking fossil find in Zhenghe, Fujian province, has unveiled Baminornis zhenghensis, a remarkable 150-million-year-old bird, marking it as the oldest Jurassic bird fossil. This discovery, featured in Nature, illuminates its pivotal role in bird evolution, revealing advanced traits that challenge previous timelines. Researchers are eagerly delving deeper into Zhenghe's fossil beds for even older avian ancestors.

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A groundbreaking fossil find in Zhenghe, Fujian province, has unveiled Baminornis zhenghensis, a remarkable 150-million-year-old bird, marking it as the oldest Jurassic bird fossil. This discovery, featured in Nature, illuminates its pivotal role in bird evolution, revealing advanced traits that challenge previous timelines. Researchers are eagerly delving deeper into Zhenghe's fossil beds for even older avian ancestors.