New paper on the holotype specimen of Wulong bohaiensis has found iridescent coloration

[Faelrin]

Kind of similar to Microraptor, one of its relatives, yet somewhat different. I had no idea it had been preserved with plumage after all this time though.

Paper here:

https://www.app.pan.pl/article/item/app010042022.html

Reconstruction by Robert Nicholls, from the paper:



and a diagram showing plumage, etc:



Guess it's somewhat of a good thing no-one has rushed to make a figure of this since it was initially described in 2020. Perhaps now would be a good time to do so?

[ceratopsian]

I get a can't be found message for the server on clicking the link. Sounds interesting though!

[Halichoeres]

Odd, the link works for me. Maybe it's country-specific? Happy to send the pdf to anyone who wants it.

[Quiversaurus]

Found a pretty informative video giving a snapshot of this discovery/paper:

Always happy to see updates on colours!

[ceratopsian]

I was using my phone when it wouldn't work.  I'm now at the desktop and it works fine.  Oddities of tech!

Odd, the link works for me. Maybe it's country-specific? Happy to send the pdf to anyone who wants it.