A redescription of Chaoyangia beishanensis (Aves) and a comprehensive phylogeny of Mesozoic birds

Volume: 11, Issue: 7, Pages: 889 - 906
Published: Nov 12, 2013
Abstract
We review the enigmatic Chaoyangia beishanensis, one of the earliest birds described from the Jiufotang Formation, north-eastern China, and the first to be identified as an ornithurine (Aves: Ornithothoraces) and thus a member of the clade that includes living birds. A complete discussion of the validity of this taxon, which once included the holotype of Songlingornis, is provided, along with a revised diagnosis. The morphology of Chaoyangia is...
Paper Details
Title
A redescription of Chaoyangia beishanensis (Aves) and a comprehensive phylogeny of Mesozoic birds
Published Date
Nov 12, 2013
Volume
11
Issue
7
Pages
889 - 906
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