This research activity focuses on the impact of food insecurity on energy storage and somatic maintenance in European starlings. The study aims to understand how exposure to food insecurity affects the development of adult depression-like phenotypes and the stress response in birds. The research involves analyzing data and code archives to identify patterns and correlations between food insecurity, energy storage, and individual variation in the stress response. The findings of this study can provide valuable insights into the effects of food insecurity on animal behavior and physiology, and can inform strategies for mitigating the negative impacts of food insecurity on animal populations.