Archaeopteryx meaning "ancient feather" is considered the earliest and most primitive known bird.
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- Wikipedia: Archaeopteryx Encyclopedia article that talks about the discovery, features, classification, and locomotion of this animal.
- The Canadian Museum of Nature: Archaeopteryx A brief overview of the animal.
- All About Archaeopteryx Information about Archaeopteryx, discussion of similarities with both birds and dinosaurs, as well as a description of known fossils.
- Archaeopteryx - Is this Bird a Fraud? Examines the authenticity of archaeopteryx and discusses the question of whether the creature was a bird or dinosaur.
- Archaeopteryx Braincase Analyzes the skull and braincase and draws conclusions about the animal.
- Archaeopteryx Article talks about some of the controversies surrounding this creature.
- Dinosaur-Era Bird Could Fly, Brain Study Says Article discussing whether archaeopteryx could fly and detailing a report that says the creature had a brain built for flight.