Genus: Sinocalliopteryx JI, JI, LU & YUAN, 2007
Etymology: Sino, an ancient name for China, Greek, callio, "beautiful" and Greek, pteryx, "wing, feather."

Species: gigas JI, JI, LU & YUAN, 2007
Etymology: Greek, gigas, "giant."

Holotype: JMP-V-05-8-01

Locality: Hengdaozi, Sihetun area, Beipiao, western Liaoning Province, China.

Horizon: Jianshangou Beds, Yixian Formation.

Biostratigraphy:

Age: Barremian Stage, Early Gallic Subepoch, Middle Early Cretaceous Epoch, Early Cretaceous.

Material: Nearly complete skull and skeleton.

Note: Has feather impressions.

Note: Has a dromaeosaurid hind limb in its stomach cavity.