Dunfermline Peacocks receive honorary citizenship of the city

“She was diagnosed with a form of dwarfism and her legs were not fully developed, so she had to take medication twice a day,” she said. “She was my baby.”

“I had to arrange babysitters when I was on placement as she needed constant supervision. However, in September she tore a tendon and it was devastating.

“It happened very quickly and we took her to the vet and he gave me the weekend to say goodbye to her. Everyone was heartbroken when she died – she was just 16 months old.”

Wild peacocks can live up to 25 years. Male peacocks have extravagant plumage to attract mates, while females have a more sober color.

Carlyn welcomed the birds' award of the honorary title of “Honorary Citizen of the City,” adding: “They have a way of speaking to your heart, curling up and staying there.”

“Once you fall in love with her, there is absolutely nothing you can do.

“It’s good to see recognition of how important they are to the people of Dunfermline.”

Jim Leishman, Provost of Fife and former manager of local football club Dunfermline Athletic, said the birds were “very important” to the town.

He added: “By awarding them honorary citizenship of the city, we recognize their valuable contribution and promote their presence in the city and its surroundings.”