European Starlings (IMAGE) University of Chicago Press Journals Caption Male and female nestling starlings face different developmental costs as they compete for access to the limited resources provided by a low quality mother. Credit Oliver P. Love Usage Restrictions credit to Oliver P. Love License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.