Genus: Shengjingornis LI, WANG, ZHANG, & HOU, 2012
Etymology: The generic name is derived from the ancient name of Shenyang, the capital city of Liaoning Province, China, and Greek, ornis, "bird."

Species: yangi LI, WANG, ZHANG, & HOU, 2012
Etymology: In honor of the fossil preparator of Mr. Yang Qiang.

Holotype: PMOL AB00179

Locality: Toudaoyingzi, Jinzhou, Jianchang County, Liaoning Province, northeastern China.

Horizon: Jiufotang Formation.

Biostratigraphy:

Age: Early Cretaceous.

Material: Skull and skeleton.