a common Old World wading bird with long red legs

(astronomy) a shift in the spectra of very distant galaxies toward longer wavelengths (toward the red end of the spectrum); generally interpreted as evidence that the universe is expanding

(slang) offensive term for Native Americans

flycatching warbler of eastern North America the male having bright orange on sides and wings and tail

European songbird with a reddish breast and tail; related to Old World robins

European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage