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Some of the most ancient birds were capable of performing aerodynamic feats in a manner similar to many living birds based on the study of a well-preserved right wing of a 125-million-year-old bird from central Spain.This new fossil preserves not only the articulated bones of the forelimb but also abundant remains of the plumage and of the soft-tissues of the wing. It matches anatomically with a complex network of ligaments, muscles and tendons present in modern-day birds. This network ensures the position and controls the fine adjustments of the wing's main feathers, allowing living birds to fly efficiently and master the sky. PR
