Download the PDF at The Homeschool Daily under slideshows. 35 Birds Kids Should Know features some of the most popular birds from around the world. This visual guide is a great tool to use when beginning to teach children how to recognize well-known birds. There are over 10,000 species of birds that are various shapes, sizes, and colors. Use this slideshow as a means to get your child talking about how they each look different and similar. Happy learning!