Complete mitochondrial genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of the Light-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus sinensis) killed by window collision in South Korea in 2023

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.