On 1 March 2022, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology published seven field guides covering different regions of North America. Targeting “new and developing birders,” the “All About Birds” series represents a cross-platforming of photos and information culled from the lab’s outstanding web pages. Promotional materials claim that these “definitive” guides “provide the most up-to-date resources and expert coverage on bird species throughout North America.” So, does All About Birds, California live up to the hype?