Pterosaurs may have had brightly colored feathers on their heads

Flying reptiles used the fuzz to keep warm and attract mates, a study suggests

illustration of Tupandactylus imperator

Tupandactylus imperator (illustrated), a pterosaur that lived about 113 million years ago, sported brightly colored feathers on its head, a study suggests.

Bob Nicholls

Pterosaurs not only had feathers, but also were flamboyantly colorful, scientists say.