Travelers often carry common currencies such as the US dollar and the euro because they are widely accepted abroad.

A common egret stood motionless at the edge of the marsh, waiting to strike at any unsuspecting fish.

A common greenshank waded through the shallow estuary, searching for crabs.

A common murre sat motionless on the rocky ledge, scanning the waves for fish.

The common redshank probed the estuary mud with its long bill as gulls wheeled overhead.

She planted common rue along the garden path to deter pests and add a gray-green contrast to the flowers.

At the reserve, common rheas sprint across the grasslands while patches of wildflowers sway in the wind.

A common rhea startled the hikers as it dashed between the shrubs along the riverbank.

Along the lane, the gardeners pruned the common hollies to keep the hedgerow tidy.

In the late afternoon, a row of common whitebeams along the lane cast long, dappled shadows.