Dino-bird had wings made for flapping, not just gliding
Fossil analysis suggests Archaeopteryx was capable of bursts of flight, like today’s pheasants
![The Munich Specimen](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/031218_CG_archaeopteryx_main.jpg?fit=860%2C460&ssl=1)
ANALYZING ARCHAEOPTERYX Researchers mounted the block of limestone with the Archaeopteryx fossil known as “The Munich Specimen” to analyze its wing bones. The examination suggests the ancient dino-bird flapped its wings while flying.
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