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[[Image:archaeopteryx.png|right|Archaeopteryx fossil]]

[[Image:archaeopteryx.png|right|Archaeopteryx fossil]]

'''Archaeopteryx''' is a [[bird]] known from [[fossil]] finds that is often presented as "proof" of evolution because the bones have some characteristics reminiscent of [[reptile | reptiles]], making it appear to be a so-called "transitional" form between reptiles and birds. However, research from prominent creation scientists, such as the creationist anatomist Dr David Menton[http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/bios/d_menton.asp] shows that Archaeopteryx is a true bird with flight feathers, not a transitional form at all.

'''Archaeopteryx''' is a [[bird]] known from [[fossil]] finds that is often presented as proof of evolution because the bones have some characteristics reminiscent of [[reptile | reptiles]], making it appear to be transitional form between reptiles and birds. However, research from prominent creation scientists, such as the creationist anatomist Dr David Menton[http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/bios/d_menton.asp] shows that Archaeopteryx is a true bird with flight feathers, not a transitional form at all.

Archaeopteryx had fully formed flying feathers (including asymmetric vanes and ventral, reinforcing furrows as in modern flying birds), the classical elliptical wings of modem woodland birds, and a large wishbone for attachment of muscles responsible for the downstroke of the wings<ref>A. Feduccia, "Evidence from Claw Geometry Indicating Arboreal Habits of Archaeopteryx," Science, 259(5096):790-793, February 5, 1993.</ref>

Archaeopteryx had fully formed flying feathers (including asymmetric vanes and ventral, reinforcing furrows as in modern flying birds), the classical elliptical wings of modem woodland birds, and a large wishbone for attachment of muscles responsible for the downstroke of the wings<ref>A. Feduccia, "Evidence from Claw Geometry Indicating Arboreal Habits of Archaeopteryx," Science, 259(5096):790-793, February 5, 1993.</ref>