Here is the link: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1439519
The other: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/05/how-to-add-thunderbird-to-messaging.html
Create a Desktop file for thunderbird in
/usr/share/applications/thunderbird.desktop
Edit
[Desktop Entry]
Name=Thunderbird Mail
GenericName=Mail Client
Comment=Manage your email and contacts
Exec=thunderbird %u
Icon=evolution
Terminal=false
Type=Application
Categories=Application;Network;Email;
StartupNotify=true
X-Ayatana-Desktop-Shortcuts=Compose;Contacts
Name[en_GB]=thunderbird.desktop
[Compose Shortcut Group]
Name=Compose New Message
Exec=thunderbird mailto:
OnlyShowIn=Messaging Menu
[Contacts Shortcut Group]
Name=Contacts
Exec=thunderbird -addressbook
OnlyShowIn=Messaging Menu
Add new file in
/usr/share/indicators/messages/applications/thunderbirdEdit
/usr/share/applications/thunderbird.desktop