The complete genome of a songbird.

Bird genomes are the smallest among amniotes; however, they remain challenging to assemble due to their structural complexity.

Bird genomes are the smallest among amniotes; however, they remain challenging to assemble due to their structural complexity. This study presents a fully phased diploid telomere-to-telomere reference genome for the zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata), a model organism for…