The saga of Marley, San Diego's missing toucan

Catch up quick: Cornejo had Marley and another toucan (his girlfriend, Cornejo notes) for about six months when she tried to move them from one aviary to another late last year.

• Marley saw an opening and took it, making his escape.
• He spent the next several hours sitting around Cornejo's yard calling his mate, but they couldn't catch him.

For the past seven months, Marley has been on a whirlwind tour of the county, spotted in La Mesa, Little Italy and Imperial Beach, according to reports Cornejo has received.

• But no one has been able to catch him.

Fun fact: The best way to catch a toucan is to spray them with water, Cornejo told Axios.

• He can't fly with wet wings and could fall down.

Yes, but: Cornejo doesn't want anyone to spray him in a place where he could get injured.

• She gets multiple messages each week reporting sightings of Marley, but she never gets to him in time.

Toucans eat worms and fruit and should only drink distilled water, Cornejo said, so she's amazed Marley has lasted this long.

• Her brother frequently sees him on Palm Avenue in Chula Vista because a neighbor puts fruit out.
• But then Marley flies away. Again.

What's next: If Marley ever returns, he'll be in good company. Along with his gf, Cornejo also has six macaws and an eclectus parrot.