Did birds sail through the K-T extinction with flying colors?

Article Abstract:

Research based on molecular and fossil data indicates that at least 21 different bird lineages survived the devastation that killed off the dinosaurs at the Cretaceous-Tertiary boundary. This contradicts the previous view that almost all bird species died out.

Mass extinction, Paleontology, Chemical evolution, Molecular evolution, Mass extinction theory

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New feathered fossil brings dinosaurs and birds closer

Article Abstract:

The discovery of a 121-million-year-old Chinese dinosaur with a mane of downy feathers is strengthening the theory that birds evolved from dinosaurs. Additional supporting evidence includes bird fossils with dinosaurian claws and dinosaurian skulls.

Dinosaurs

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Early birds rise from China fossil beds

Article Abstract:

Some researchers maintain that the discovery of fossils of a bird called Liaoningornis contradicts the theory that Archaeopteryx was part of the evolutionary line that led to modern birds. However, there are disputes about the dating of the fossils.

Archaeopteryx

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