[Tweeters] Empidonax species ID help

[Lonnie Somer]

Hi Tweeters,

Yesterday my wife Wendy and I hiked to Skyscraper Mountain starting out
from Sunrise in Mt. Rainier NP.  I spotted an Empidonax sp. on a tall snag
and was able to snap a couple of fairly poor quality photos before it flew
off.  It didn't vocalize.  It didn't engage in 'tail-wagging'.  The
altitude was above 6,500 ft, the terrain was fairly open alpine meadow,
although the snag was located in a small cluster of firs.  Below is my
ebird link.  I assume that it is either a Dusky or a Hammond's Flycatcher,
but am not certain which.  Any thoughts would be appreciated.

https://ebird.org/checklist/S117268516

Thanks,

Lonnie Somer
Seattle
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