What are the dinosaurs with wings?

Winged dinosaurs refer to pterosaurs and birds, both of which have wings and can fly. But it should be noted that pterosaurs are not dinosaurs, they belong to another type of extinct ancient creatures.

Here are some common winged dinosaurs:

1. Pterosaurs: This is one of the earliest and most representative flying animals, living in the Jurassic to Cretaceous period. Pterosaurs usually have huge wings, sharp teeth and sharp claws, and can easily prey on other small animals. The most famous pterosaur is Pterodactyloidea.

2. Birds: This is a feathered animal and the only existing winged dinosaur. The ancestors of birds may be some small dinosaurs with wings. Over time, they gradually evolved into birds of various shapes and sizes. Birds' wings are usually made of feathers and bones, which can help them fly in the air.

In short, although pterosaurs are not dinosaurs, they lived on the earth millions of years ago like dinosaurs, providing important information for our study of paleontology and biological evolution. Modern birds have inherited the tradition of dinosaurs and become one of the most successful animal groups on earth.

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