# The Pigeon — Alice's Adventures in Wonderland character guide

> The Pigeon in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Pigeon, The Pigeon

**First appearance:** 0006-v-advice-from-a-caterpillar

## Who they are

A bird who mistakes Alice's elongated neck for a serpent and angrily defends her eggs from what she believes is a predatory threat.

## In the story

### [Advice from a Caterpillar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/alices_adventures_in_wonderland_se/chapters/v-advice-from-a-caterpillar)

Mistakes Alice's long neck for a serpent; is hysterical about protecting its eggs; argues with Alice about her nature before dismissing her.

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