der Rastbestand
Translation
staging population, resting population (of birds)
Examples
Der Rastbestand der Kraniche wird jährlich gezählt.
The staging population of the cranes is counted annually.
Der Schutz der Rastgebiete ist wichtig für den Rastbestand.
Protecting the resting areas is important for the staging population.
Grammar Patterns
der Rastbestand ((of sth.)) the staging population of ... The staging population of the geese is stable.
Similar Words
die Population (population), der Vogelbestand (bird population)
Etymology
A compound of 'Rast' (rest, stopover) and 'Bestand' (stock, population).
Memory Tips
Think of migrating birds taking a 'Rast' (rest), and 'Bestand' is the count or stock of them.