Abstract

The Light-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus sinensis) has rapidly expanded across East Asia, particularly in South Korea since the early 2000s. This study presents the complete mitochondrial genomes of five individuals died from window collisions in Seoul. The genomes, sequenced using next-generation sequencing technology, are 16,923bp long and contain 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNAs, and 2 rRNAs. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that South Korean P. sinensis forms a monophyletic clade with P. sinensis hainanus from China, indicating high genetic similarity. These findings provide essential data for understanding of P. sinensis population structure and regional adaptation.

Details

Title
Complete mitochondrial genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of the Light-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus sinensis) killed by window collision in South Korea in 2023
Author
Dong-Yeop, Lee 1 ; Lee, Heesu 2 ; Ji-Yeon Hyeon 2 ; Lee, Dong-Hun 1 

 Wildlife Health Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea 
 Infectious Diseases Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea 
Pages
773-777
Publication year
2025
Publication date
Aug 2025
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd.
e-ISSN
23802359
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3234085767
Copyright
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