Iberomesornis framed print Size:12×18 By Fabrizio De Rossi

By Fabrizio De Rossi

The discovery of this "first bird” from the Jurassic Period in Germany in 1861 ignited the idea that birds descended from dinosaurs

It is named after the Greek word machairis meaning “bent sword” and the sickle or scythe-wielding Greek titan Cronus

proved that the first fossil was badly crushed and its face more closely resembled a handheld vacuum cleaner instead

Iberomesornis framed print Size:12×18 By Fabrizio De RossiBy Franz Anthony The Iberian intermediate bird was no bigger than a sparrow. Unlike modern birds, this Early Cretaceous enantiornithine possessed teeth and a single claw on each wing. Alder, semi hardwood frame Black color . 75 thick Acrylite front protector Hanging hardware attached Made in Los Angeles