I don't think they are related but they looked good together on the 1st jersey for the Buffalo Sabres.
Sabre, like Sabre toothed tigers
Rene Robert was the first Buffalo Sabre to register 100 points
No Sabre is good at one sport.
the cowbird kills the buffalo and eats the insides
Why is the communalism between the buffalo and the First Nations
Niedemeyer
Ticks are a parasite which means they feed off of the buffalo, but the oxpicker has a symbolic relationship with the buffalo. It eats the ticks on the buffalo helping it and doesn't feed off the animal.
The owner of the Sabres at the time had a contest, and the owner liked the name 'Sabre', because he thought the Sabre was a weapon of a champion, like a samurai. So, they named the team the Buffalo Sabres.
The relationship between buffalo and cowbirds is a form of commensalism. Cowbirds often follow herds of buffalo, benefiting from the insects and parasites that are disturbed and exposed as the buffalo graze. While the cowbirds gain a food source without harming the buffalo, the buffalo do not receive any significant benefits or detriments from the presence of cowbirds. This interaction illustrates the interconnectedness of species in ecosystems.
The Buffalo Sabres have a number of different jerseys. Predominantly they follow a blue and white colour scheme. However they all either have the Buffalo Sabre motif somewhere on the jersey or a stylised 'Buffalo'.
The last time a Sabre hit 100 points was in 1992-93. Two reached the mark, Pat LaFontaine and Alexander Mogilny
The relationship between buffalo and insects, as well as the interaction with cowbirds, exemplifies a mutualistic and commensal relationship. Buffalo create disturbances in the grasslands, which attract insects that feed on decaying matter and grass, benefiting the ecosystem. In turn, cowbirds feed on these insects, gaining nourishment without harming the buffalo. This relationship highlights the interconnectedness of species within their habitats.