Archaeopteryx

Description

Archaeopteryx had feathers and wings, but also teeth, a long bony tail and claws on its forelimbs. Its asymmetrical flight feathers indicate an ability to fly, although the power and duration of its flight are uncertain. It lived on islands around shallow lagoons and probably ate small animals. The combination of bird-like and dinosaurian traits makes its precise position in the bird family tree a matter of debate.

Habitat

Subtropical islands and lagoons of the Solnhofen archipelago.