A bird strike is a collision between a bird and an aircraft in midair, especially one which causes an accident.

Yes, quite easily and often.

Bird strikes and other wildlife running into aircraft causes millions of dollars in damages to both civil and military aircraft and put everyone who flies in danger. The Bird Strike Committee was created to raise awareness and help minimize chances of future strikes.

It turns into Magnet.

Birds of any kind are not a regular part of a rattlesnake's diet as they are hard for a rattlesnake to strike. However, if a bird wanders into the strike range of the snake, it will definitely take advantage of the situation.