👉 Aloscos, also known as alloscoelids, are a group of extinct birds that lived during the Late Cretaceous period and were part of the prehistoric bird family called Alloscoelicidae. These birds had a distinctive beak shape with a curved tip, resembling that of a falcon's, which allowed them to fly quickly but also made it difficult for predators to catch them due to their short legs and long wingspan. The term "Ailoscolec