Standard response from AiG

It is interesting that avians may not be the decedents of dinosaurs, but rather a parallel evolutionary path following dinosaurs.

AiG is following it's expected pattern, denouncing evolution as a whole where it is not warranted.

"-- Once again, the evolutionary “facts” have been challenged. What scientists believe about the evidence frequently changes, even while their presupposed belief in evolution is held constant. Don’t be fooled by the “facts” that evolutionists themselves may doubt tomorrow!"

This shows the expected lack of understanding about the Scientific method. Scientists will take this research, review it and compare it to their own observations, and a new consensus will emerge... which is how new theories come about.

"-- We may well hear a sharp response from other evolutionists attacking this research or, at least, emphasizing that birds still evolved, even if only from an unknown ancestor. Alternatively, we may hear virtually nothing if evolutionists hope the story goes unnoticed."

This is a projection... AiG and it's cohorts are the ones who either assault or ignore new research.

"-- Whenever evolutionists demonstrate that specialized features originated separately (i.e., the evolutionary branches are farther apart), it multiplies the number of miraculous mutations that would have had to occur to produce the specialized anatomy in organisms on both branches."

This shows a lack of understanding with regards to genetics and evolution. Each species did not 'start from scratch' but built on their ancestors.

"Creationists instead have the common-sense understanding that the Creator chose for each organism whatever designs best suited its purpose, and sometimes He reused the best designs."

Or that there were common ancestors with similar traits.

"-- Perhaps most importantly, this research identifies an incredible, previously unknown element of bird biology—a sophisticated design that enables bird flight and reflects on the ingenuity of the Creator."

and a parting shot from the far left field...

Scientific theories are mailable, they adjust as new information is uncovered. ID is rigid, it does not adjust to new discoveries.