Say hello to Microraptor zhaoianus, the tiny, feathered dino that soared through the ancient forests of what is now northeastern China around 120 million years ago. Roughly the size of a crow, this dromaeosaur was a master of the trees—sporting long feathers not just on its arms and tail, but on its legs too! With four "wings" and a sleek body, Microraptor could glide from branch to branch, swooping down on insects and small prey below.

More than just a cool-looking creature, Microraptor is one of the most important fossils ever discovered for understanding the link between dinosaurs and birds. Its well-preserved remains—including feathers, a wishbone, and even fossilized food—show just how bird-like many small theropods had become. Part dino, part birb, all awesome—Microraptor zhaoianus is a prehistoric icon of flight innovation!