47-Million-Year-Old Owl Fossil Discovered in Germany Reveals Mysterious Last Meal Preserved Inside
The earliest-known nocturnal owl species dates back to about 35 million years ago, in the Late Eocene. And if the researchers are correct about the daytime hunting habits of the owl found in Messel, this narrows the transition from diurnal to nocturnal behavior to the period between 47 million and 35 million years ago.
“We still know so little about the early evolution of modern birds,” Mayr told Live Science. “By narrowing down the time frame when owls became nocturnal, our study may eventually contribute to solving this mystery.”
After reading about the 47-million-year-old owl fossil discovered in Germany, meet nine scary bird species that will give you the creeps. Then, learn about the elephant bird, the now-extinct creature that is the largest of its kind to have ever lived.
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