Bird-footed Dinosaur <HD>

They were characterized by their three-toed feet, which closely resemble those of modern ground-dwelling birds like emus or turkeys.

Research on typically focuses on the Ornithopoda (meaning "bird feet"), a group of bipedal herbivores, as well as the Theropods , the meat-eating ancestors of modern birds. 1. What are "Bird-Footed" Dinosaurs? bird-footed dinosaur

Despite their name and "bird-like" feet, Ornithopods are not the direct ancestors of birds. Birds actually evolved from the "lizard-hipped" theropod lineage. 2. The Foot Link: Theropods and Modern Birds They were characterized by their three-toed feet, which