This isn’t true: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoatzin
… Since Archaeopteryx had three functional claws on each wing, some earlier systematists speculated that the hoatzin was descended from it, because nestling hoatzins have two functional claws on each wing. Modern researchers, however, hypothesize that the young hoatzin’s claws are of more recent origin… A similar trait is seen in turacos, whose nestlings use claws on their wings to climb in trees.
i prefer the shoebill not the anime girl one as a dinosaur looking ancient bird
its also a majestic bastard cause apparently bowing to one is a thing you have to do
That’s the stinky bird, right?
edit: yes, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoatzin
[ Because of aromatic compounds in the leaves they consume, and the bacterial fermentation required to digest them,[26][27] the birds have a disagreeable, manure-like odor and are only hunted by humans for food in times of dire need; local people also call it the “stinkbird” because of it. ]
Love the crest. It’s so cool that the chicks will have claws that they climb around on trees with!
It can be one step away, if you manage to sneak it into the museum.
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