A chromosome-level genome assembly of a free-living white-crowned sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys gambelii)

Abstract The white-crowned sparrow, Zonotrichia leucophrys, is a passerine bird with a wide distribution and it is extensively adapted to environmental changes. It has historically acted as a model species in studies on avian ecology, physiology and behaviour. Here, we present a high-quality chromos...

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Main Authors: Zhou Wu, Katarzyna Miedzinska, Jesse S. Krause, Jonathan H. Pérez, John C. Wingfield, Simone L. Meddle, Jacqueline Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-01-01
Series:Scientific Data
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-024-02929-6