The new species, called Changyuraptor yangi, is the largest known flying dinosaur. It was named for its hallmark feature: long feathers (chang yu), which grew on its tail and legs.

This illustration shows Changyuraptor yangi, a newly discovered species of “four-winged” flying dinosaur. C. yangi is the largest such flier known and sported nearly 12-inch feathers.

Flying Dinosaur From China Had Four Wings And Longest Feathers Ever Seen In Raptors By Fox News Published July 16, 2014 10:16am EDT | Updated January 1, 2017 7:38pm EST ...

A non-avian dinosaur with exceptionally long feathers has been discovered in China. Called Changyuraptor yangi, the 125 million-year-old flying raptor measured nearly four feet long, making it the ...

According to a peer-reviewed journal published in Cell, the dinosaur, Dearc sgiathanach, was found in Isle of Skye, Scotland, in 2017. Its skeleton was embedded in limestone.

Changyuraptor, the largest known flying dinosaur to ever live, has been discovered in China. The ancient avian used four wings, adding stability and control to flight, much like modern aircraft.

A Connecticut paleontologist has identified the earth’s largest-ever flying bird. The Pelagornis sandersi, which lived 25 to 28 million years ago, boasted a wingspan of 20 to 24 feet – twice ...