Table 1. Information concerning the individual samples used for this study.
| Species | Number of individuals/Sex | City/State* |
|---|---|---|
| Zenaida auriculata | 2 M | São Gabriel/RS |
| Leptotila verreauxi | 1 M and 2 F | Santa Maria/RS |
| Columba livia | 1 F | São Gabriel/RS |
| Columbina picui | 2 M | Santa Maria and Porto Vera Cruz/RS |
| Columbina passerina | 1 M | Belém/PA |
| Columbina talpacoti | 3 M and 1 F | Porto Vera Cruz/RS |
| Patagioenas cayennensis | 2 M | Porto Vera Cruz /RS |
| Geotrygon violacea | 1 F | Belém/PA |
| Geotrygon montana | 1 M | Belém/PA |
* Brazilian States: RS, Rio Grande do Sul; PA, Pará. M = Male. F = Female.