An extinct genus of toothed bird from the Cretaceous period that was adapted for diving and swimming.
From Greek 'enalios' (of the sea) plus 'ornis' (bird). This scientific name describes a creature that was both a bird and a sea creature.
Enaliornis perfectly captures the wonder of prehistoric diversity—here was a bird that abandoned the sky to become a swimmer, showing that evolution can push creatures in surprising directions.
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