Species: sinensis JI, JI, YOU, ZHANG, YUAN, JI, LI, & LI, 2002 (Type)
Etymology: Latin, sinensis, China.
Paratype:
= Jeholornis prima ZHOU & ZHANG, 2002
Etymology: In reference to the prmitive appearance of the tail.
(Note: As per JI, JI, YOU, ZHANG, ZHANG, ZHANG, YUAN, & JI, 2003
Holotype: IVPP V13274
Locality: Dapingfang, Chaoyang City, Western Liaoning Province, China.
Horizon: Jiufotang Formation.
Biostratigraphy:
Age: Middle Early Cretaceous.
Material: Skull and nearly complete skeleton.
Note: Ovules of seeds in the stomach region.