Fossil Discovery Sheds Light on Bird Brain Evolution

A well-preserved skull fossil of a new bird species discovered in Brazil helps scientists understand the evolution of modern bird brains from their dinosaur ancestors. This find allows for digital reconstruction of the bird's brain and inner ear anatomy, providing new insights into avian cognitive development.

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have unearthed a fossilized skull in Brazil that unveils critical insights into the evolution of the avian brain. The Navaornis hestiae, a starling-sized species, lived 80 million years ago and is shedding light on bird and dinosaur linkages.

Researchers were able to digitally reconstruct the brain and inner ear anatomy of this newly discovered bird species, revealing how modern birds' brains developed from their dinosaurian ancestors. This remarkable preservation offers scientists a fresh perspective on avian cognitive evolution.

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