Primitive Bird Fossil (NHMW-Geo 1997z0112/0001)

Description

3D scan of a fossilized primitive bird, the extinct *Confuciusornis sanctus* dated 125 million years ago and found in the Liaoning province, China. The lagerstätte in China is an El Dorado for paleontologists and evolutionary biologists: more than 1000 specimens of *Confuciusornis* were found there. These findings provide valuable information on the evolution of birds. *Confuciusornis sanctus* is Number 21 of the NHM Top 100 and can be found in Hall 8 of the NHM Vienna. **Specimen**: *Confuciusornis sanctus* (Hou et al. 1995) **Inventory number**: NHMW-Geo 1997z0112/0001 **Collection**: NHM Vienna, Geology & Paleontology Dept., Vertebrate Coll. (curator: Ursula Göhlich) Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm-wien.ac.at/en). Scanned and edited by Nikola Brodtmann, Anna Haider & Viola Winkler (NHMW) The frame around the fossil was added digitally. Scanner: Artec Space Spider. Infrastructure funded by the FFG. 3D printable model available via download of "Additional File".