Genus: Fortunguavis WANG, O’CONNOR, & ZHOU, 2014
Etymology: Latin, fortis, 'strong, sturdy, Latin, ungius, 'claw', and Latin, avis, 'bird'; to convey 'bird with robust claws'.

Species: xiaotaizicus WANG, O’CONNOR, & ZHOU, 2014
Etymology: In reference to the village of Xiaotazi, where the specimen was found.

Holotype: IVPP V18631

Locality: Xiaotaizi Village, Lamadong Town, Jianchang County, Liaoning Province, China.

Horizon: Jiufotang Formation.

Biostratigraphy:

Age: Early Cretaceous.

Material: Skull and skeleton, with feather impressions.