Speckled Windcatcher

Advenaopteryx maculosus (Speckled Windcatcher)

The speckled windcatcher is a small species of unenlagiine and one of a handful of extant volant dromeasaurs. It can be found in Argentina, Chile and the Falkland Islands. It is named for the spots on its plumage reminiscent of a spotted leopard. Like the long extinct Anchiornis the speckled windcatcher has large wings on its hind legs as well as feathers on its toes. They are weasel sized. They are primarily granivorous but they will also eat eggs and small birds&mammals as well as the occasional amphibian.