Inkayacu

Islandwalk, Flash
The genus name derives from the Quechua words Inka for emperor or king and yacu for water; "Water King". The specific epithet refers to Paracas, where the fossils were found. The melanosomes within the feathers of Inkayacu are long and narrow, similar to most other birds. Their shape suggests that Inkayacu had grey and reddish-brown feathering across its body.