Earliest evidence for frugivory and seed dispersal by birds
H. Hu, Y. Wang, P. G. McDonald, S. Wroe, J. K. O'Connor, A. Bjarnason, J. J. Bevitt, X. Yin, X. Zheng, Z. Zhou, R. B. Benson
This study identifies Jeholornis as the earliest known frugivorous bird, providing evidence for bird-mediated seed dispersal during the Early Cretaceous.
bioRxiv · Mar 1, 2022 · PreprintPaleontology