The Archaeornithes, classically Archæornithes, is an extinct group of the first primitive, reptile-like birds. It is an evolutionary grade of transitional fossils, the primitive birds halfway between dinosaur ancestors and the derived modern birds. Fossils of early birds were poorly known until the late 20th century. Of those known, all fell into... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeornithes
(from the article `vertebrate`) ...feathers; scales on feet; 4-chambered heart; no teeth; horny beak; lungs with extended air sacs; 12 pairs of cranial nerves; internal ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/a/95