Clerical solution
The Rev. Fred G. of Brisbane tells me my bird-attracting tree is duranta repens.
Thanks to him for that.
It would seem to be as common as incompetent politicians in his part of the world.
Ain't seen many around here but.
And, while we're on horticultural matters:
Finally got a couple of hakea laurina.
The ones I've seen around and about are just starting to flower.
How could anyone resist this?