Paleornithology

Paleornithology

Paleornithology also known as Avian Paleontology is the scientific study of bird evolution and fossil birds. It is a mix of ornithology and paleontology. Paleornithology began with the discovery of "Archaeopteryx". The reptilian relationship of birds and their ancestors, the theropod dinosaurs, are important aspects of paleornithological research. Other areas of interest to paleornithologists are the early sea-birds "Ichthyornis" , "Hesperornis", and others. Notable paleornithologists are Storrs L. Olson, Alexander Wetmore, Alan Feduccia, Philip Ashmole, Pierce Brodkorb, Trevor H. Worthy, and David Steadman.

External links

* [http://www2.nrm.se/ve/birds/sape/sape001.html.en Society of Avian Paleontology and Evolution]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20070301064654/http://www.ummz.lsa.umich.edu/birds/birddivresources/evolhist.html The Evolutionary History of Birds]


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