"The turkey is a much more respectable Bird and withal a true original Native of North America". Remarked Benjamin Franklin, the scientist cum statesman, who was in favor of making Turkey the national Bird, instead of Bald Eagle. Though there is no real evidence that turkey was served at the Pilgrims first thanksgiving, but through ages it became an indispensable part of the Thanksgiving tradition. The tradition of turkey is rooted in the History Of Plymouth Plantation, written by William Bradford some 22 years after the actual celebration. Enjoy 14 sounds of this great tasting bird .