Confuciusornis sanctus was an early bird that lived 125 million
years ago in China. - James Reece - © Australian Museum
Confuciusornis had many primitive features including claws on
the wings. However, it had more advanced features than
Archaeopteryx as it was one of the earliest known birds to havea
shortened bony tail and a toothless beak. It als had feathers
suited for flight.