This bird-like dinosaur lived during the Late Jurassic period, around 150 to 145 million years ago. It is widely considered to be the oldest known bird, and it is believed to have been the ancestor of all modern birds.
Archaeopteryx was a small, crow-sized animal with feathers, wings, and a long tail. It had sharp teeth and claws, and it is believed to have been able to fly short distances. Archaeopteryx was likely omnivorous, and it is thought to have fed on insects, small reptiles, and fruits.
Archaeopteryx was successful because it was able to adapt to the changing environment of the time. During the Late Jurassic period, the climate was becoming cooler and drier, and the forests were shrinking. Archaeopteryx was able to adapt to these changes by developing feathers, which helped it to stay warm, and by developing wings, which allowed it to fly short distances to find food.
Archaeopteryx is an important bird because it is the oldest known bird and the ancestor of all modern birds. It has helped scientists to understand the evolution of birds and how they came to be so successful.