Nyctalus aviator isolate:NycAvi_Female_1.0 Genome sequencing and assembly

Currently, it is known that three carnivorous bats can actively prey on seasonal migratory birds, namely Ia io, Nyctalus lasiopterus, and Nyctalus aviator. Compared to bats primarily consume insects, their dietary niches have expanded from insects to birds. However, little is known about the adaptation of dietary niche expansion in avivorous bats. In this study, we first sequenced and obtained the high-quality genome of N. aviator to examine the genetic basis of dietary niche expansion among avivorous bats.