The virome of wild birds in China

Key Points

• To explore the diversity of viruses present in wild birds in China using metatranscriptomic sequencing.
• Utilized metatranscriptomic sequencing to analyze viral RNA from wild birds.
• Conducted sampling across various regions in China to capture a wide range of avian species.
• Identified a vast array of viral species present in the wild bird population.
• Demonstrated the complexity and richness of the virome in avian ecosystems.