<p><b>Captivating photographs of the world¿s most detailed bird fossils illuminate the early diversity of avifauna.</b></p><p>When fossils of birds from China¿s Jehol region first appeared in scientific circles, the world took notice. These Mesozoic masterpieces are between 120 and 131 million years old and reveal incredible details that capture the diversity of ancient bird life. Paleontologists all over the world began to collaborate with Chinese colleagues as new and wondrous fossil-related discoveries became regular events. The pages of <i>National Geographic </i>and major scientific journals described the intricate views of feathers as well as food still visible in the guts of these ancient birds. Now, for the first time, a sweeping collection of the most interesting of Jehol¿s avian fossils is on display in this beautiful book. </p><p><i>Birds of Stone</i> makes visible the unexpected avian diversity that blanketed the earth just a short time (geologically speaking) after a dinos
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