Red (Tales from Scorchwater Valley)

Red (Real name "Redford") is one of the two titular main protagonists (alongside Niles) of Tales from Scorchwater Valley- The Rhino and The Redbill. He serves as Niles' sighted guide and emotional support in the pilot. 
He was voiced by Foster Eber (also known as Adler the Eagle). 
== Appearance ==
Red is an anthropomorphic red-billed oxpecker, with grey feathers all over his body, with lighter grey patterns on his eyebrows and stomach, as well as darker grey spots around his blue eyes. He has a red beak and black feet. He can shape the feathers on his wings like fingers.
Unlike the other characters in the pilot, he doesn't have a more human-like physique and doesn't wear clothes, something he points out to his blind companion Niles at the end of the short.
== Personality ==
Red is described as an upbeat and naïve bird, that through currently unknown circumstances, made a deal with the blind mercenary Niles to be his sighted guide in exchange for protection and possibly raise an unhatched egg named "Sam" together.
The conflict of the pilot starts when Red tricks Niles into taking a shortcut, despite the rhino's lack of trust on such routes, showcasing Red to be stubborn and rather reckless. Once inside the detour, the oxpecker quickly notices that the route wasn't as safe as he thought it was, but insisted with his friend that everything was fine. Eventually, the two are captured and Red tries to coerce Niles to keep fighting, but since the rhino was disappointed over being tricked, he has a hard time trusting him again.
Despite his early recklessness, Red is actually shown to be a compassionate and supportive individual, who will always stick by Niles' side even if the latter insists on giving up. He's also a devoted parent, taking care of the currently unhatched Sam (which is currently unknown if it's Red's biological child or adopted) while also making sure that himself and Niles are also safe from any danger.
== Powers and Abilities ==
Limited Flight: Red is unable to fly very long thanks to an injured wing, but the few times he has pulled it through, he is shown to be an excellent aerial support, even if he feels pain in doing so.
Navigation: Red is able to guide Niles by pulling his ears and telling him which direction he should head to. Despite the mishap of the pilot, Red is most of the time a trusty navigator, managing to guide his blind friend even when the latter is unconscious.
== Gallery ==
File:Birdy.png|Close-up of Red's face
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