Newly discovered Late Cretaceous birds may have carried heavy prey like extant raptors

Newly discovered birds from Late Cretaceous North America were hawk-sized and had powerful raptor-like feet, according to a study published October 9, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Alex… [+1987 chars]

Newly discovered Late Cretaceous birds may have carried heavy prey like extant raptors

Newly discovered Late Cretaceous birds may have carried heavy prey like extant raptors

Newly discovered Late Cretaceous birds may have carried heavy prey like extant raptors

Newly discovered Late Cretaceous birds may have carried heavy prey like extant raptors

Newly discovered Late Cretaceous birds may have carried heavy prey like extant raptors