Viral Duck formation in Kerala’s paddy fields leaves viewers amazed

Hundreds of ducks walking in perfect alignment across Thrissur’s paddy fields.

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00:00That's ducks on the paddy fields of Kerala's Thrissur. Hundreds of ducks, one after another,

00:10following the same path with near-perfect alignment. So much so that many on the internet

00:15mistook it for AI-generated footage. Instagram user Ashik Asim captured this video on 2nd April

00:222025 from Pullu Padam, a lush stretch of paddy fields in Thrissur. The video showed hundreds

00:27of ducks barreling in unison through the fields. While it may seem new or surprising to some,

00:33this is actually a common and fascinating sight in Kerala, especially in Kutunad, famously known

00:39as the rice pole of Kerala. Here ducks aren't just part of the landscape, they're essential to farming.

00:45They help control pests and weeds in the waterlogged paddy fields. And it's not just Kutunad,

00:50similar scenes play out in Thrissur too. These ducks prepare fields for the next harvest by

00:55removing unwanted vegetation and pests. Exactly what you saw in the viral video.