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[–] woop_woop@lemmy.world 154 points 5 days 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 75 points 5 days ago (2 children)

TIL :)

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

[–] sunyata@mander.xyz 89 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Add a tag of shame to the title.

[–] woop_woop@lemmy.world 23 points 5 days ago

It is definitely an awesome looking critter though

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 20 points 5 days ago

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

[–] webghost0101@sopuli.xyz 9 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

People can still consider an idea even if its wrong.

The text therefore is technically true.