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[–] woop_woop@lemmy.world 97 points 12 hours ago (3 children)

This isn't true: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoatzin

... Since Archaeopteryx had three functional claws on each wing, some earlier systematists speculated that the hoatzin was descended from it, because nestling hoatzins have two functional claws on each wing. Modern researchers, however, hypothesize that the young hoatzin's claws are of more recent origin... A similar trait is seen in turacos, whose nestlings use claws on their wings to climb in trees.

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 49 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

TIL :)

People's voice: Shall we leave it up or remove it?

[–] sunyata@mander.xyz 60 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Add a tag of shame to the title.

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 40 points 11 hours ago
[–] woop_woop@lemmy.world 15 points 11 hours ago

It is definitely an awesome looking critter though

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 10 points 10 hours ago

Thank you! Now I have learned something even MORE interesting, and can still enjoy the cool Hoatzin!

[–] webghost0101@sopuli.xyz 5 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

People can still consider an idea even if its wrong.

The text therefore is technically true.

[–] RandomStickman@fedia.io 13 points 12 hours ago

Love the crest. It's so cool that the chicks will have claws that they climb around on trees with!

[–] Bosht@lemmy.world 6 points 12 hours ago

Wow that is so cool holy shit