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Dinobird Archaeopteryx only flew in short bursts like a pheasant

Dinobird Archaeopteryx only flew in short bursts like a pheasant

13 March 2018

The bird-like dinosaur Archaeopteryx could flap its wings to fly, but only for short bursts – like a modern pheasant flapping to escape danger

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