New fossil bird found

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Eoconfuciusornis zhengi skeleton and feather impressions. Photo by Dr Zhoiu Zhonghe
Eoconfuciusornis zhengi, skeleton and feather impressions. Photo by Dr Zhoiu Zhonghe

Details of a fabulous new fossil bird from the world-famous fossil deposits of Liaoning in China, are published this week in the journal Science in China. Details of the bird's bone structure and feathers are exquisitely preserved.


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