Abstract
The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of black kite, Milvus migrans, one of the most common diurnal raptor, was characterized using next generation sequencing. The whole genome size was 18,016 bp and consisted of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNAs, 2 rRNAs, a putative control region (CR), and a second control region (pseudo-CR). A frameshift mutation was found in the ND3 gene. Phylogenetic analysis illustrated monophyly of the subfamily Melieraxinae with high statistical support. The genetic resource obtained here will help to resolve taxonomic issues related to subspecies of M. migrans and will act as a starting point for conservation genetics.
Highlights
The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of black kite, Milvus migrans, one of the most common diurnal raptor, was characterized using generation sequencing
The black kite is listed as a species of Least Concern (LC) on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species (BirdLife International 2016)
In South Korea, this species has been classified as an endangered species II by the Ministry of Environment of Korea (NIBR 2011)
Summary
The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of black kite, Milvus migrans, one of the most common diurnal raptor, was characterized using generation sequencing. KEYWORDS Milvus migrans; mitochondrial genome; black kite; generation sequencing The black kite, Milvus migrans, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae and one of the most common diurnal raptors (Orta et al 2017).
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