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A recently analyzed near-complete fossil skull found in Antarctica has revealed Vegavis iaai to be the oldest known modern bird, according to a study published in Nature.

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A 68-million-year-old skull fossil found in Antarctica has revealed the oldest known modern bird, which was likely related to ...