[Taxacom] Cathartidae junior synonym of Vulturidae?

[Ken Kinman]

Dear All,
      I have been reading some comments on the internet stating that 
Vulturidae is a senior synonym over Cathartidae.  If so, (1) is there 
anything invalid about the name Vulturidae?  And if it is a valid name, (2) 
has there been any proposal to suppress it favor of Cathartidae?

      I can't say I particularly like the name Vulturidae, since it doesn't 
include the Old World vultures.  However, if it is a valid name and a senior 
synonym of Cathartidae, I guess I'll have to start using it whether I like 
it or not.  Just want to get all the facts straight first.
   ----Thanks,
          Ken Kinman

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