1. Plural of francolin; any of various game birds of the pheasant family found in Africa, Asia, and Europe, characterized by short wings and a stocky build.
Usage: Usually used in plural form when referring to multiple birds or the species collectively.; Common in ornithology and wildlife contexts.

Examples

• The francolins were spotted foraging in the grasslands at dawn.
• Several species of francolins are native to the African savanna.
• Hunters in some regions pursue francolins as game birds.
• The francolins' distinctive calls echoed across the dry landscape.
• Ornithologists documented three different francolin species in that reserve.
• Francolins typically nest on the ground in dense vegetation.