Abstract
The complete genome sequence of beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) was discovered from a rainbow bee-eater (Merops ornatus), a species of Coraciiformes. The genome consisted of 1,996 bp encoding two major bidirectional transcribed open reading frames. This is the first evidence of BFDV infection and complete genome characterization for this novel host species.
Highlights
The complete genome sequence of beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) was discovered from a rainbow bee-eater (Merops ornatus), a species of Coraciiformes
A wide range of psittacine species both in wild and captive populations have been documented to be infected with beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) [3,4,5,6,7,8,9]
Dried blood spots collected from a juvenile rainbow bee-eater were used as a source of genomic DNA, and extraction of DNA was carried out using established protocols [11]
Summary
The complete genome sequence of beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) was discovered from a rainbow bee-eater (Merops ornatus), a species of Coraciiformes. Circoviruses sequences have been identified in numerous bird species, including parrots, pigeons, gulls, ducks, geese, swans, ravens, canaries, finches, starlings, and chickens [2]. A wide range of psittacine species both in wild and captive populations have been documented to be infected with beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) [3,4,5,6,7,8,9].
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