What is another word for archaeornis?
Pronunciation: [ˈɑːkiːˌɔːniz] (IPA) 
Archaeornis is a fossilized bird discovered in China that lived during the Early Cretaceous period. As a relatively unknown species, there are limited synonyms to describe the creature. However, some similar words that can be used to describe Archaeornis include prehistoric bird, ancient avian, and ancestral fowl. These terms reference the bird's existence in a time before modern avian species evolved and demonstrate its significance in the study of avian evolution. While we may never know much about the behavior or physical characteristics of Archaeornis, the discovery of this species has expanded our understanding of the diversity of bird life during the Cretaceous period.
