The bones comprising them were relatively long compared to those of related dinosaurs, and they were partially fused together. In modern birds, these bones are totally fused and, due to their ...

One of the key differences between modern birds and other animals is that they have what’s called “cranial kinesis”: the ability to move different parts of the skull independently.

A recent study found a nearly complete skull in Antarctica that may belong ... It could be the oldest known modern bird. Its brain structure and long beak resemble those of today’s waterfowl ...

D modeling reveals that as bird brains grew larger, it led to changes in jaw muscles and joint mechanics—enabling the development of a more flexible and efficient feeding system in modern birds.

Unlike with rams and rhinos, the screamer’s horn doesn’t seem to be a weapon, because it is only loosely attached to the skull ... Each bird sports a pair of sharpened bone spurs on its ...

Animation of a theropod dinosaur skull, showing muscle forces. Credit: Alec Wilken, Casey Holiday Modern birds, as well as other animals like snakes and fishes, have skulls with jaws and palates ...