Otogornis

Otogornis belongs to a group of ancient birds called Enantiornithes, which had teeth and clawed wings, unlike modern birds.12

Its scientific name, Otogornis genghisi, honors the famous Mongol leader Genghis Khan.1

Otogornis lived during the Barremian stage of the Early Cretaceous, a time when dinosaurs still ruled the land.1

The fossils of Otogornis were found in the Jingchuan Formation, which was once a lush, wet environment with rivers and lakes.1

Scientists classify Otogornis as a type of avialan dinosaur, meaning it is more closely related to birds than to non-avian dinosaurs like T. rex.2