Evolution of Birds

• What is the intermediate between birds and reptiles

  Archaeopteryx
• Archaeopteryx

  lived in trees but could glide and sustain flight although possibly not for very long
• Bird-like features

  • Wings
  • Feathers
  • Hollow bones
  • legs directly under body
  • wishbone is present
• Reptile (Theropods) like features

  • long bony tail
  • clawed hands
  • reptile-like teeth