👉 Chauliodontidae are a group of extinct, highly specialized bird species that lived during the Late Cretaceous period (about 68-79 million years ago). These birds were characterized by their long beak-like claws and their ability to fly. They had a distinctive skull with a large, curved jawbone, which allowed them to reach high places. The term "Chauliodontidae" refers to the specific group of these extinct birds that lived during this time