genus ibero-mesornis
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a genus of fossil bird of the subclass Archaeornithes
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Genus Ibero-Mesornis is a taxonomic category in the classification of species, specifically referring to a type of small, extinct bird from the Early Cretaceous period found in the Las Hoyas Formation of Spain. The only known species in this genus is the Ibero-Mesornis romerali. The bird is considered significant for its well-preserved skeletal structure, contributing to the understanding of the early evolution of birds.
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